Reojo (en. Sidelong glance)

/reˈoxo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Color tone that varies from dark red to light red.

Example Sentence: The reojo of the walls in the room gives a warm atmosphere.

El reojo de las paredes de la habitación le da un aire cálido.

Definition: Description of something that has a reddish hue.

Example Sentence: The wine had a very attractive reojo.

El vino tenía un reojo muy atractivo.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'ruber' which means red.

Phrase: head of reojo

Meaning: A person who stands out for their reddish hair.

cabeza de reojo

Phrase: like a reojo

Meaning: To describe something that is very evident or clear.

como un reojo

Phrase: see the world through a reojo

Meaning: To have an optimistic perspective.

ver el mundo a través de un reojo

Related Word: rojizo

Description: That has a red tone.

rojizo

Related Word: rojez

Description: Quality of being red.

rojez

Related Word: reojera

Description: Referring to something that is red or vivid in color.

reojera

Slang Meaning: Used to refer to something that is intense or exciting.

Example: That party was reojo, I loved it.

Esa fiesta estuvo reojo, me encantó.

Slang Meaning: To describe someone with a strong or fiery personality.

Example: She is a reojo girl, she never gives up.

Ella es una chica reojo, nunca se rinde.