Colorada (en. Red)

/ko.loˈɾa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is red in color.
The red flower stands out among the others.
La flor colorada destaca entre las demás.
Said of a person: who has blushed.
He became colorada when he received a compliment.
Él se puso colorada cuando le hicieron un cumplido.
Referring to an object that is red in color.
I bought a red table for the dining room.
Compré una mesa colorada para el comedor.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'color' with the suffix '-ada', which indicates relation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become colorada
To feel embarrassed or blush.
ponerse colorada
colorada with anger
Extremely angry.
colorada de ira
colorada from the sun
To have red skin due to sun exposure.
colorada por el sol

Related Words

color
Property of bodies that allows them to be distinguished according to visual sensitivity.
color
reddish
That has a color resembling red.
rojizo
to blush
To make a person's skin turn red due to emotion or embarrassment.
sonrojar

Slang Meanings

Being colorada from embarrassment in social situations.
I can't help but become colorada when he looks at me.
No puedo evitar ponerme colorada cuando él me mira.
In some contexts, it refers to a person who is angry.
She comes in colorada, she must be furious.
Viene colorada, debe estar furiosa.