Carmesí (en. Crimson)

/kar.me.si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a bright shade of red, similar to that of cochineal.
The dress she wore was of a dazzling crimson.
El vestido que llevaba era de un carmesí deslumbrante.
Used to describe something that has a crimson color.
The sky turned crimson at sunset.
El cielo se volvió carmesí al atardecer.
Related to something that has a deep red hue.
The walls of the room were painted crimson.
Las paredes de la habitación estaban pintadas de carmesí.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'carmesius', related to pigments obtained from cochineal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Crimson wine
Refers to a wine of deep and attractive color.
Vino carmesí
Crimson lips
Description of lips painted in an intense red.
labios carmesí

Related Words

light crimson
A softer shade of crimson.
carmesí claro
carmine
Red pigment used in dyes.
carmin
red
Fundamental color of light.
rojo

Slang Meanings

Sometimes used to describe passionate or fiery attitudes.
His crimson is his way of showing love.
Su carmesí es su forma de mostrar amor.
In some areas, it is used to refer to a type of blood or strong character.
That gossip is pure crimson, coming from a strong heart.
Ese chisme es puro carmesí, viene de un corazón fuerte.