Rojiza (en. Reddish)

/roˈxiza/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that presents a soft red color or an orange hue.
The sunset left the sky reddish.
La puesta de sol dejó el cielo rojizo.
Used to describe a shade or tone of red.
Her face turned reddish with embarrassment.
Su rostro se volvió rojizo por la vergüenza.
Can indicate something related to inflammation or irritation.
The affected area looked reddish and painful.
El área afectada se veía rojiza y dolorida.

Etymology

Derives from 'red', with the suffix '-ish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to see things in a reddish light
To have a negative or pessimistic view of situations.
ver las cosas de color rojizo
to have a reddish tone
Referring to something that has a slight red hue.
tener un tono rojizo

Related Words

red
A color associated with blood and fire.
rojo
to redden
To acquire a red or reddish color.
rojear
redness
The quality of being reddish.
rojidad

Slang Meanings

To be flushed due to emotion or alcohol.
After a few drinks, I turned reddish like a tomato.
Después de unas copas, me puse Rojiza como un tomate.
To describe someone who blushes easily.
Every time I give her a compliment, she turns reddish.
Cada vez que le digo un cumplido, se pone rojiza.