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If you’re learning Spanish for beginners (A1 level), colors are a great place to start. They are basic Spanish words that you can use every day. You can talk about colors when you describe your clothes, the weather, or things in a store. In this post, we will look at some common colors in Spanish and show you how to use them in simple sentences. Let’s start!
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Basic Spanish Words: Common Colors
The word for color in Spanish is color — it’s spelled the same but pronounced koh-LOHR. Here’s a list of basic colors in Spanish to get you started:
- Rojo (ROH-ho) — Red
- Azul (ah-SOOL) — Blue
- Amarillo (ah-mah-REE-yoh) — Yellow
- Verde (VER-deh) — Green
- Naranja (nah-RAHN-hah) — Orange
- Morado (mo-RAH-doh) — Purple
- Rosa (ROH-sah) — Pink
- Negro (NEH-groh) — Black
- Blanco (BLAN-koh) — White
- Gris (GREECE) — Gray
- Marrón (mah-ROHN) — Brown
Putting Colors into Simple Sentences
Once you know the colors, the next step is using them in sentences. Don’t worry — it’s easier than it sounds. Let’s keep it simple:
- El coche es rojo. — The car is red.
- Mi camisa es azul. — My shirt is blue.
- La flor es amarilla. — The flower is yellow.
Notice how the color usually comes after the noun — that’s the Spanish way. It’s a small change from English, but you’ll get used to it quickly.
Matching Colors with Nouns: Gender and Number
In Spanish, colors need to match the gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) of the noun they describe. Let me show you how it works:
- El libro rojo (The red book) — masculine singular
- La casa roja (The red house) — feminine singular
- Los coches rojos (The red cars) — masculine plural
- Las flores rojas (The red flowers) — feminine plural
Some colors, like azul (blue), verde (green), and gris (gray), don’t change for gender — only for number:
- El zapato azul — The blue shoe
- Las camisas azules — The blue shirts
It might feel like a lot to remember at first, but the more you use these words in everyday situations, the more natural it becomes.
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Why Learning Colors Matters
You might be thinking — why start with colors? Well, they’re everywhere. When you pick out clothes, describe what you see around you, or even order food (like pimientos rojos — red peppers), knowing these words gives you the confidence to express yourself in simple ways. Plus, it’s a small but solid step in building your Spanish vocabulary.
Final Thoughts: Learning Spanish for Beginners
The key to learning Spanish for beginners is to keep it practical. As you go about your day, try pointing out colors in Spanish — la silla verde (the green chair), el cielo azul (the blue sky), las flores rosas (the pink flowers). It’s a simple habit that’ll help basic Spanish words (A1 level) stick without feeling like extra work.
So, what’s your favorite color? Say it out loud in Spanish right now — let’s keep the momentum going. Little by little, word by word, you’re making progress. Let’s keep building your Spanish vocabulary, one color at a time!