Azules (en. Blue)

/aˈθules/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has the color of a clear sky.
The car is a nice blue color.
El coche es de un bonito color azul.
It refers to a tone between green and violet.
The waves of the sea were a deep blue.
Las olas del mar eran de un azul intenso.
In reference to a type of light or shadow with cool tones.
The room had a blue light that created a tranquil atmosphere.
La habitación tenía una luz azul que creaba un ambiente tranquilo.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'caeruleus', meaning 'color of the sky'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

see everything blue
To have an optimistic view of things.
verlo todo azul
feel blue
To feel sad or melancholic.
sentirse azul
walk among blues
To be in a serene or calm environment.
caminar entre azules

Related Words

navy blue
Dark shade of blue resembling the color of the sea.
azul marino
sky blue
Light blue, similar to the sky on a clear day.
celeste
turquoise
Color that mixes blue and green, similar to some tropical waters.
turquesa

Slang Meanings

To be sad or discouraged.
Today I feel very blue, I don't want to go out.
Hoy estoy muy azul, no tengo ganas de salir.
A moment of calm or tranquility.
After the storm, everything was blue.
Después de la tormenta, todo quedó azul.