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    Lila (en. Lilac)

    /ˈlila/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Color resulting from mixing blue and red.
    The dress she was wearing was lilac.
    El vestido que llevaba era de color lila.
    Plant that produces flowers of this color.
    In the garden, there are many lilacs that bloom in spring.
    En el jardín hay muchas lilas que florecen en primavera.

    Etymology

    From the French 'lilas', which refers to both the color and the lilac plant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    light lilac
    A softer shade of the color lilac.
    lila claro
    to be a lilac
    Colloquial expression referring to someone who is a bit naive or innocent.
    ser un lila

    Related Words

    lilac-like
    Relating to or resembling the color lilac.
    liláceo
    lilac plants
    Family of plants that includes the lilac.
    liláceas

    Slang Meanings

    Someone considered sweet or romantic.
    Juan is always sending lilac messages to his girlfriend.
    Juan siempre está mandando mensajes lila a su novia.
    A person with very soft or delicate characteristics.
    Don't worry, she is lilac and doesn't get upset easily.
    No te preocupes, ella es lila y no se enoja fácilmente.