Colorido (en. Colorful)

/ko.lo.'ri.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Distinguished by having a wide variety of colors.
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de flores coloridas.
Presenting a bright or cheerful appearance.
The party had colorful decorations.
La fiesta tuvo una decoración colorida.
Visually appealing due to its diversity of tones.
I like the colorful art of this painter.
Me gusta el arte colorido de este pintor.

Etymology

From the Latin 'coloritus', which means 'colored'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Colorfulness of life
Expression that refers to how vibrant and diverse life can be.
colorido de la vida
A colorful world
Refers to a world full of diversity and nuances.
un mundo colorido
Colorful in language
Use of words or expressions that add liveliness to a discourse.
colorido en el lenguaje

Related Words

Color
Visual phenomenon that allows distinguishing different shades.
color
Colorful architecture
Construction style that uses a variety of colors in its design.
arquitectura colorida
Colorful art
Type of art that uses multiple colors to express ideas or emotions.
arte colorido

Slang Meanings

A cheerful or fun mood.
Today I am colorful because I won the award.
Hoy estoy colorido porque gané el premio.
Something that is eccentric or out of the ordinary.
That suit is very colorful for the occasion.
Ese traje es muy colorido para la ocasión.