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Colors of the Rainbow in Spanish

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🌈 Video Lesson #1: Colors of the Rainbow in Spanish 🎥

Welcome to your first video lesson where you’ll dive into the vibrant world of colors in Spanish! This lesson will guide you through each color of the rainbow, helping you learn their names, pronunciations, and usage in everyday contexts.

Be sure to watch the entire video, then test your knowledge with the questions at the end. Once you’ve passed, you’ll be ready to move on to the next lesson with no worries.

Good luck, and let the colorful learning begin! ✨

🌈 The Colors of the Rainbow in Spanish 🌈

The rainbow (el arcoíris) is a beautiful natural phenomenon made up of seven primary colors, but in Spanish, we have many more shades to explore! Below is a list of the colors in Spanish, along with examples and usage tips to help you feel confident when speaking and identifying colors.

1. Rojo – Red 🔴

  • Pronunciation: [roh-ho]
  • Example: El sol es rojo al atardecer. (The sun is red at sunset.)
  • Usage: Red is often associated with passion, love, and excitement.

2. Azul – Blue 🔵

  • Pronunciation: [ah-sool]
  • Example: El cielo está azul hoy. (The sky is blue today.)
  • Usage: Blue is the color of calmness and serenity.

3. Verde – Green 🟩

  • Pronunciation: [ver-deh]
  • Example: Las hojas son verdes en primavera. (The leaves are green in spring.)
  • Usage: Green is often linked to nature, health, and growth.

4. Amarillo – Yellow 🟨

  • Pronunciation: [ah-mah-ree-yoh]
  • Example: El sol brilla amarillo. (The sun shines yellow.)
  • Usage: Yellow symbolizes happiness, warmth, and energy.

5. Naranja – Orange 🟧

  • Pronunciation: [nah-rahn-hah]
  • Example: La fruta es naranja. (The fruit is orange.)
  • Usage: Orange represents joy, creativity, and enthusiasm.

6. Morado / Púrpura – Purple 🟪

  • Pronunciation: [mo-rah-doh] / [poor-poo-rah]
  • Example: La flor es morado. (The flower is purple.)
  • Usage: Purple is often associated with luxury, spirituality, and mystery.

7. Rosa – Pink 🌸

  • Pronunciation: [roh-sah]
  • Example: Ella lleva un vestido rosa. (She wears a pink dress.)
  • Usage: Pink is linked to sweetness, love, and femininity.

8. Marrón / Café – Brown 🟫

  • Pronunciation: [mah-rron] / [kah-feh]
  • Example: El chocolate es marrón. (The chocolate is brown.)
  • Usage: Brown is a color of stability, warmth, and earthiness.

9. Negro – Black ⚫

  • Pronunciation: [neh-groh]
  • Example: El gato es negro. (The cat is black.)
  • Usage: Black is a powerful color that represents elegance, mystery, and formality.

10. Blanco – White ⚪

  • Pronunciation: [blahn-koh]
  • Example: La nieve es blanca. (The snow is white.)
  • Usage: White symbolizes purity, peace, and new beginnings.

11. Gris – Gray 🟩

  • Pronunciation: [grees]
  • Example: El cielo está gris hoy. (The sky is gray today.)
  • Usage: Gray is neutral and can be seen as a color of balance and sophistication.

12. Plata – Silver 🪙

  • Pronunciation: [plah-tah]
  • Example: Ella tiene joyas de plata. (She has silver jewelry.)
  • Usage: Silver is often associated with wealth, modernity, and elegance.

13. Oro – Gold 🟨

  • Pronunciation: [oh-roh]
  • Example: El anillo es de oro. (The ring is made of gold.)
  • Usage: Gold symbolizes luxury, achievement, and success.

14. Beige – Beige 🏖️

  • Pronunciation: [beh-esh]
  • Example: La pared es de color beige. (The wall is beige.)
  • Usage: Beige is a calm, neutral color often associated with simplicity.

15. Turquesa – Turquoise 🟦

  • Pronunciation: [toor-keh-sah]
  • Example: El mar es de color turquesa. (The sea is turquoise.)
  • Usage: Turquoise symbolizes tranquility and healing.

16. Índigo – Indigo 🔷

  • Pronunciation: [een-dee-goh]
  • Example: El vestido es índigo. (The dress is indigo.)
  • Usage: Indigo is a deep, rich color associated with intuition and wisdom.

17. Violeta – Violet 💜

  • Pronunciation: [vee-oh-leh-tah]
  • Example: El ramo tiene flores violetas. (The bouquet has violet flowers.)
  • Usage: Violet represents creativity, spirituality, and peace.

18. Magenta – Magenta 🌺

  • Pronunciation: [mah-hen-tah]
  • Example: La pintura es magenta. (The paint is magenta.)
  • Usage: Magenta is a bold, vibrant color linked to innovation and excitement.

19. Cian – Cyan 💧

  • Pronunciation: [see-ahn]
  • Example: El agua es de color cian. (The water is cyan.)
  • Usage: Cyan represents freshness, calmness, and clarity.

20. Lavanda – Lavender 💐

  • Pronunciation: [lah-vahn-dah]
  • Example: La flor es lavanda. (The flower is lavender.)
  • Usage: Lavender is often associated with relaxation, grace, and calmness.

21. Verde azulado / Azul verdoso – Teal 🟢

  • Pronunciation: [ver-deh ah-soo-lah-doh] / [ah-sool ver-doh-soh]
  • Example: El océano tiene tonos verde azulado. (The ocean has teal tones.)
  • Usage: Teal represents sophistication, balance, and tranquility.

22. Granate / Borgoña – Maroon 🍷

  • Pronunciation: [grah-nah-teh] / [bor-goh-nya]
  • Example: El vino es de color granate. (The wine is maroon.)
  • Usage: Maroon is a deep, rich color associated with ambition and power.

23. Coral – Coral 🦀

  • Pronunciation: [koh-ral]
  • Example: Los peces son de color coral. (The fish are coral.)
  • Usage: Coral is a warm, lively color symbolizing vitality and beauty.

24. Oliva – Olive 🫒

  • Pronunciation: [oh-lee-vah]
  • Example: La aceituna es oliva. (The olive is olive.)
  • Usage: Olive represents earthiness, peace, and health.

25. Melocotón – Peach 🍑

  • Pronunciation: [meh-loh-koh-ton]
  • Example: El color de la flor es melocotón. (The color of the flower is peach.)
  • Usage: Peach symbolizes warmth, comfort, and softness.

26. Carbón – Charcoal 🔲

  • Pronunciation: [kar-bon]
  • Example: El color de la piedra es carbón. (The stone is charcoal.)
  • Usage: Charcoal represents strength, seriousness, and formality.

27. Azul marino – Navy Blue 🌌

  • Pronunciation: [ah-sool mah-ree-noh]
  • Example: El mar es azul marino. (The sea is navy blue.)
  • Usage: Navy blue represents authority, trust, and professionalism.

28. Gris pizarra – Slate Gray 🪨

  • Pronunciation: [grees pee-sah-rah]
  • Example: La roca es de color gris pizarra. (The rock is slate gray.)
  • Usage: Slate gray symbolizes maturity, balance, and formality.

29. Amarillo limón – Lemon Yellow 🍋

  • Pronunciation: [ah-mah-ree-yoh lee-mohn]
  • Example: El limón es de color amarillo limón. (The lemon is lemon yellow.)
  • Usage: Lemon yellow is bright, cheerful, and energetic.

🌈 Wrap Up and Test Your Knowledge! 🌈

Now that you’ve learned the vibrant spectrum of colors in Spanish, it’s time to test your understanding! Answer the questions below to make sure you’re ready to move on to the next lesson:

  1. How do you say blue in Spanish?
  2. What color is marrón?
  3. What is the Spanish word for turquoise?
  4. Which color represents calmness and peace?

¡Bien hecho! (Well done!) 🌟

Good luck, and see you in the next lesson!