🇪🇸 How to say

“red” in Spanish

rojo
Illustration of "red" in a Spanish cultural setting
A bright red apple sits on a wooden table, its glossy skin catching the light. A child's red crayon lies beside it, its color matching the fruit perfectly.

Usage note

Rojo is a basic color adjective that changes to 'roja' for feminine nouns. In many cultures, red is a color of passion, danger, and celebration, like in Spanish bullfighting capes or festive decorations.

Examples

  • El coche es rojo.

    The car is red.

  • Me gusta la manzana roja.

    I like the red apple.

  • La señal de stop es roja.

    The stop sign is red.

Quick check

What does "rojo" mean?

  • A. red
  • B. great
  • C. next
  • D. able

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