Purple in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'purple' is 'morado', pronounced moh-RAH-doh (IPA: /moˈɾado/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: morados).
| Spanish | morado |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | moh-RAH-doh · /moˈɾado/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | morados |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'morado'
- Las uvas moradas son muy dulces.
The purple grapes are very sweet. - Ella lleva un vestido morado.
She is wearing a purple dress. - Me gustan las flores moradas.
I like purple flowers. - Tiene un ojo morado por el golpe.
He has a black eye from the blow.
Common Phrases with 'morado'
- un ojo morado
a black eye
How to Use 'morado'
'Morado' (from 'mora', blackberry) agrees regularly: morado, morada, morados, moradas. It is the everyday word for purple in most of the Spanish-speaking world; 'púrpura' is literary and 'violeta' and 'lila' name slightly different shades. Note that a black eye is 'un ojo morado', not 'negro'.
Regional note: 'Violeta' and 'lila' are preferred for lighter shades; in some countries 'púrpura' appears mainly in formal or scientific contexts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Purple' in Spanish is 'morado', pronounced moh-RAH-doh.
It is spelled m-o-r-a-d-o.
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