Bermejo (en. Russet)

/berˈmexo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a color that is red or similar to the color of blood.
The paint on the door is a reddish shade.
La pintura de la puerta es de un tono bermejo.
It can be used to describe something related to red earth.
The red lands are famous in the region.
Las tierras bermejas son famosas en la región.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin term 'bermecium', which means 'red' or 'color of red earth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

red on the outside, white on the inside
It refers to something that looks attractive on the outside but is different or not as good on the inside.
bermejo por fuera, blanco por dentro
red town
Name of a place in certain Spanish-speaking countries, often associated with land of a red color.
pueblo bermejo

Related Words

bermeja
Feminine form of bermejo, also used to describe colors or lands.
bermeja

Slang Meanings

It refers to a complicated or difficult situation.
That problem is a real mess.
Ese problema es un verdadero bermejo.
Description of a person with a strong and temperamental character.
That girl is very fiery; I don't want to cross her.
Esa chica es muy bermeja, no te la quiero cruzar.