Roja (en. Red)

/ˈro.xa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Color associated with red, a primary color in the visible light spectrum.
The car is red.
El coche es de color roja.
Refers to something related to communism or socialism.
The red flag symbolizes the workers' struggle.
La bandera roja simboliza la lucha obrera.
Color used to denote danger or warning.
Red traffic signals indicate that you must stop.
Las señales de tráfico rojas indican que debes detenerte.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'rubeus', which means red.

Common Phrases and Expressions

see red
to be very angry or furious.
ver rojo
to be in the red
to have a negative balance in accounts or finances.
estar en rojo
red light
warning or danger signal.
luz roja

Related Words

rojo
Primary color found in the color scale, symbol of passion and love.
rojo
rojizo
A shade of color that is a little lighter or darker than red.
rojizo
rojez
The state of being red or the characteristic of having a red color.
rojez

Slang Meanings

Red-faced from embarrassment.
I turned red when they said that to me.
Me puse roja cuando me dijeron eso.
To be angry.
Don't talk to her, she's red.
No le hables, está roja.