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    Color (en. Color)

    /ˈko.lor/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Visual aspect of an object determined by the wavelength of the light it reflects.
    The color of the sea is blue.
    El color del mar es azul.
    Tone or shade that a thing presents.
    I like the color red in clothing.
    Me gusta el color rojo en la ropa.
    Pigment used to give color to paints or products.
    This color is perfect for the wall.
    Este color es perfecto para la pared.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'color', which means 'color' or 'shade'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to add color
    To add emotion or interest to a situation.
    dar color
    to see everything through rose-colored glasses
    To have an optimistic and positive perspective.
    ver todo de color de rosa
    in full color
    In a brilliant and vivid manner.
    a todo color
    local color
    To refer to particular characteristics of a place.
    color local
    there is no color
    Used to indicate that something is superior to another thing.
    no hay color

    Related Words

    to color
    To add color to a surface or image.
    colorear
    colorful
    That has many colors or is very bright.
    colorido
    faded
    That has lost its color or has a dull color.
    descolorido
    dye
    Substance used to give color to something.
    colorante
    white
    Color that reflects all visible light.
    blanco

    Slang Meanings

    skin color
    When someone refers to 'skin color,' they are talking about fast money or a fast lifestyle.
    Cuando alguien se refiere a 'color de la mano', habla de un dinero o estilo de vida rápido.
    colors
    In urban slang, 'colors' can refer to group or gang affiliations.
    En el argot urbano, 'colores' puede referirse a identificaciones de grupos o pandillas.
    to see colors
    When someone says they 'see colors,' they mean they are euphoric or under the influence of drugs.
    Cuando alguien dice que 've de colores', se refiere a estar eufórico o bajo el efecto de drogas.