Colorado (en. Colorado)
/ko.loˈɾa.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A color that resembles red.
Red is a color widely used in decoration.
El colorado es un color muy utilizado en la decoración.
A term used to describe something that has acquired an intense color.
That flower has turned red due to the sun.
Esa flor se ha vuelto colorado debido al sol.
Colloquial term in some countries to refer to people with fair skin or red hair.
The red-haired boy had curly, shiny hair.
El niño colorado tenía el pelo rizado y brillante.
Etymology
From Latin 'coloratus', which means 'colored' or 'that has color'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be red
To feel embarrassed.
estar colorado
to turn red again
To regain color or vitality after having been pale.
volver a estar colorado
Related Words
color
Visual property that allows distinguishing objects according to the light they reflect.
color
shade
Variation of a color according to its intensity and brightness.
tonalidad
Slang Meanings
Refers to someone who blushes easily.
That boy is very red; he blushes with any compliment.
Ese chico es muy colorado, se pone rojo con cualquier cumplido.
In some places, it is used to describe red-haired people.
At the party, there were several red-haired people who stood out among the crowd.
En la fiesta había varios colorados que se destacaban entre la multitud.