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    Colorines (en. Colors)

    /ko.lo.ˈri.nes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to singing birds that have colorful plumage.
    Bright birds are very popular in the bird market.
    Los colorines son muy populares en el mercado de aves.
    It designates a type of tropical fish with bright colors.
    In the aquarium, there are several bright fish swimming happily.
    En el acuario hay varios colorines nadando alegres.

    Etymology

    It derives from 'color' combined with a diminutive suffix that indicates variety and small size.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to paint like a bright bird
    To do something with a lot of color or enthusiasm.
    pintar como un colorín
    to be a bright bird
    To be a cheerful and energetic person.
    ser un colorín

    Related Words

    colorful
    Having many colors.
    colorido
    color
    Quality of objects that are perceived through the sense of sight.
    color
    plumage
    Set of feathers of a bird.
    plumaje

    Slang Meanings

    Describes something very eye-catching or cheerful.
    That party was so colorful that I didn't want it to end.
    Esa fiesta estuvo tan colorines que no quería que terminara.
    It is used to refer to people who are extravagant in their way of dressing.
    She always goes to school in a colorful way.
    Ella siempre va colorines a la escuela.