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    Castaños (en. Chestnuts)

    /kas'taɲos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A shade of brown that reminds one of chestnut.
    María's brown hair shines under the sun.
    El cabello castaño de María brilla bajo el sol.
    Refers to brown-colored eyes.
    He has very attractive brown eyes.
    Él tiene unos ojos castaños muy atractivos.
    It is used to describe something that is dark brown in color.
    The wall has a brown tone that matches the sofa.
    La pared tiene un tono castaño que combina con el sofá.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'castaña', which refers to the fruit, and is later associated with the color.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    brown eyes
    refers to brown-colored eyes.
    ojos castaños
    brown hair
    refers to brown-colored hair.
    cabello castaño
    brown wood
    dark brown wood, similar to the color of chestnut.
    madera castaña

    Related Words

    chestnut
    Fruit of the chestnut tree, brown in color, consumed in various forms.
    castaña
    chestnut grove
    Place where chestnut trees grow.
    castañal
    chestnut tree
    That has or produces chestnuts.
    castañero

    Slang Meanings

    A person with brown hair.
    That girl is brown-haired and always dresses fashionably.
    Esa chica es castaña y siempre se viste a la moda.
    Someone who has darker skin than average.
    My friend is brown-haired and has a unique style.
    Mi amigo es castaño y tiene un estilo único.