Rojas (en. Red)

/ˈroxas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to the color red in plural.
The leaves of the trees in autumn are red.
Las hojas de los árboles en otoño son rojas.
It is also used to describe something related to political or social left.
The political party has red ideologies.
El partido político tiene ideologías rojas.
In warning contexts, it is used to indicate danger.
The red light means you must stop.
La luz roja significa que debes detenerte.

Etymology

From Latin 'ruber', which means red.

Common Phrases and Expressions

red flag
It symbolizes a danger or warning.
bandera roja
red card
It refers to a notification or severe sanction.
carta roja
red alerts
Warnings that indicate a critical situation.
rojas alertas

Related Words

red
Primary color associated with love and energy.
rojo
reddish
Having a slightly red tone.
rojizo
pink
Color that results from mixing red with white.
rosado

Slang Meanings

It refers to people with leftist ideologies.
He's a red and is always talking about politics.
Es un rojas y siempre está hablando de política.
In some countries, it is used to describe a person in a state of drunkenness.
Last night he got very red at the party.
Anoche se puso muy rojas en la fiesta.