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    Púrpura (en. Purple)

    /ˈpuɾ.pu.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A color formed by mixing red and blue.
    The dress she wore was of a beautiful purple shade.
    El vestido que llevaba era de un hermoso tono púrpura.
    Dye or coloring agent of a purple hue.
    She bought purple to dye the fabric.
    Ella compró púrpura para teñir la tela.
    It refers to the coloration of certain animals or flowers.
    The flowers in the garden have a beautiful purple color.
    Las flores de la huerta tienen un bello color púrpura.

    Etymology

    The word 'purple' comes from the Latin 'purpura,' which referred to a dye made from mollusks.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    red-purple
    It refers to a specific shade that combines red and purple.
    rojo púrpura
    purer than purple
    It is used to describe something very precious or difficult to obtain.
    más puro que púrpura

    Related Words

    mauve
    A color that ranges from blue to purple.
    morado
    violet
    A color lighter than purple.
    violeta

    Slang Meanings

    A term used in art to describe a mix of vibrant colors.
    That artwork has a touch of purple that makes it special.
    Esa obra de arte tiene un toque de púrpura que la hace especial.
    Referring to something striking or attractive.
    That party was the most purple of the year.
    Esa fiesta fue la más púrpura del año.