Rojizas (en. Reddish)

/roˈxisas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
that has a reddish color
The leaves of the trees in autumn turn reddish.
Las hojas de los árboles en otoño se vuelven rojizas.
that shows a hue or tone close to red
She wore a very elegant reddish dress.
Ella llevaba un vestido rojizo muy elegante.
related to the color red in various forms
The sunsets at the beach are usually reddish.
Los atardeceres en la playa suelen ser rojizos.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'rojo', with the suffix '-izo' indicating a relationship or resemblance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to turn red like a tomato
to become very red due to embarrassment or heat.
enrojecer como un tomate
red tithes
a colloquial expression in some places referring to very expensive things.
diezmos rojos

Related Words

red
a primary color considered warm.
rojo
reddish
that has a tone close to red but is not pure.
rojizo

Slang Meanings

that is red or has a red inclination, sometimes used derogatorily
That car is so reddish that it looks like it came out of the shop.
Ese coche es tan rojizo que parece que lo sacaron del taller.
in some cultures, it refers to someone who gets angry easily.
Don't say that to him, he turns reddish immediately.
No le digas eso, que se pone rojiza de inmediato.