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    Carmín (en. Carmine)

    /karˈmiŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Color obtained from cochineal.
    Carmine is used in painting to achieve vibrant tones.
    El carmín se utiliza en la pintura para lograr tonos vibrantes.
    Drugs or pigments extracted from insects that produce this color.
    Natural carmine is preferred by many artists.
    El carmín natural es preferido por muchos artistas.
    Sometimes it refers to a dye used in cosmetics.
    She applies carmine to her lips before going out.
    Ella aplica carmín en sus labios antes de salir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'carmen', related to the term 'carmine', used since ancient times.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lipstick
    A type of cosmetic in a bright red color.
    carmín de labios
    carmine mirror
    It reflects a bright and attractive color.
    espejo carmín

    Related Words

    carmine-like
    Related to the color carmine.
    carmínico
    cochineal
    Insect from which the carmine color is extracted.
    cochinilla
    pigment
    Substance that provides color to other materials.
    pigmento

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquially used as a synonym for something attractive.
    That party was carmine, everyone was very well dressed!
    Esa fiesta se puso carmín, ¡todos estaban muy bien vestidos!
    It can also indicate something of high quality or impressive.
    That performance was carmine, I've never seen anything like it.
    Esa actuación fue carmín, nunca había visto algo así.