Yellow in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'yellow' is 'amarillo', pronounced ah-mah-REE-yoh (IPA: /amaˈɾiʝo/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: amarillos).
| Spanish | amarillo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-mah-REE-yoh · /amaˈɾiʝo/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | amarillos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'amarillo'
- El taxi amarillo espera en la esquina.
The yellow taxi is waiting on the corner. - Las flores amarillas alegran el jardín.
The yellow flowers brighten up the garden. - Mi camiseta amarilla está sucia.
My yellow T-shirt is dirty. - Los pollitos son amarillos.
The chicks are yellow.
Common Phrases with 'amarillo'
- prensa amarilla
tabloid press / yellow journalism
How to Use 'amarillo'
Fully regular agreement: amarillo, amarilla, amarillos, amarillas. The double l is pronounced like English y in Latin America: ah-mah-REE-yoh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Yellow' in Spanish is 'amarillo', pronounced ah-mah-REE-yoh.
It is spelled a-m-a-r-i-l-l-o.
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