🇪🇸 How to say

“blue” in Spanish

azul
Illustration of "blue" in a Spanish cultural setting
A clear summer sky stretches above a calm ocean, where the deep blue water meets the horizon. A child points to the vibrant blue sail of a small boat in the distance.

Usage note

Azul is used just like 'blue' in English, and it's one of the most common colors in nature, from the sky to the sea. It doesn't change for gender or number, so it's easy to use.

Examples

  • El cielo está azul.

    The sky is blue.

  • Tengo un lápiz azul.

    I have a blue pencil.

  • Me gusta tu camisa azul.

    I like your blue shirt.

Quick check

What does "azul" mean?

  • A. blue
  • B. white
  • C. new
  • D. right (direction)

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