Amarilla (en. Yellow)

/amaˈriʎa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to the color that results from the mixture of primary colors like red and green.
The field was full of yellow flowers.
El campo estaba lleno de flores amarillas.
Having a shade that resembles gold.
She wore a yellow dress that shone.
Ella llevaba un vestido amarillo que brillaba.
In some contexts, it is used to refer to a warning or danger.
The traffic light was yellow.
El semáforo estaba en amarilla.

Etymology

From Latin 'amarĭllus', which means 'small yellow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a yellow state
To be in a state of warning or danger.
estar de amarillo
yellow bird
Colloquial term for referring to elderly people or loneliness.
pájaro amarillo
yellow car
Car distinguished by its color, often associated with fun or risk.
coche amarillo

Related Words

yellow
Color resulting from the mixture of red and green.
amarillo
yellowish
Having a yellowish tone.
amarillento

Slang Meanings

It refers to a person who acts cowardly.
That guy is so yellow, he doesn't dare to speak in front of the class.
Ese tipo es tan amarilla, no se atreve a hablar frente a la clase.
In some contexts, it can refer to something fun or silly.
The movie was so silly, it made me laugh the whole time.
La película era tan amarilla, me hizo reír todo el tiempo.