Violeta (en. Violet)

/bioˈleta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Color found at the end of the visible spectrum.
Violet is one of the colors of the rainbow.
El violeta es uno de los colores del arcoíris.
Name of several flowers of the genus Viola.
Violets bloom in spring.
Las violetas florecen en primavera.

Etymology

From Latin 'viola', which means 'violet' or 'blue bird'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

violet shadow
It refers to a lack of clarity in a situation.
sombra violeta
violet valleys
Describing dreamlike or fantastic landscapes.
valles violetas

Related Words

Alpine violet
An herbaceous plant with violet flowers.
violeta de los Alpes
violet vendor
A person who sells violets.
violetera

Slang Meanings

Allegory of something sad or melancholic.
That choir has a violet air that reminds me of past times.
Ese coro tiene un aire violeta que me recuerda a tiempos pasados.
To describe something that is rare or uncommon.
That type of shopping is very violet.
Ese tipo de compras es muy violeta.