Red in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'red' is 'rojo', pronounced ROH-hoh (IPA: /ˈroxo/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: rojos).
| Spanish | rojo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ROH-hoh · /ˈroxo/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | rojos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'rojo'
- La manzana roja está en la mesa.
The red apple is on the table. - Me compré unos zapatos rojos.
I bought myself some red shoes. - Las rosas rojas son mis flores favoritas.
Red roses are my favorite flowers. - El semáforo está en rojo.
The traffic light is red.
Common Phrases with 'rojo'
- ponerse rojo
to blush / turn red - estar en números rojos
to be in the red (in debt)
How to Use 'rojo'
'Rojo' has four forms and must agree with its noun: rojo, roja, rojos, rojas. Like all color adjectives, it goes after the noun ('el coche rojo') and can also be used as a masculine noun for the color itself ('el rojo').
Regional note: 'Colorado' is a common synonym for red in parts of Latin America, especially in rural speech and in 'ponerse colorado' (to blush).
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review colors and numbers in Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
'Red' in Spanish is 'rojo', pronounced ROH-hoh.
It is spelled r-o-j-o.
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