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Learning colors is one of the first and most fun steps for kids as they start to explore the world around them. Knowing the names of different colors helps children describe the things they see every day, like a red apple, a blue sky, or a yellow sun.
Colors are also important because they help us share our feelings and understand each other better. For example, blue can make us feel calm, and yellow can make us feel happy. As kids learn more colors, they also start to notice how different colors can make things look special, like using green for Christmas or bright colors for a birthday party!
In this article, we’ve put together a list of colors in Spanish to help kids learn and have fun with all the amazing colors around them. Studycat also has plenty of songs, activities, and worksheets to practice learning colors in Spanish, so be sure to check them out too!
Let’s start exploring the world of colors together!
Spanish colors vocabulary list
Colors are more than just shades; they’re expressions, feelings, and the first palette of words your kids will learn to paint their world. This first section features colors kids can practice in Studycat’s Learn Spanish app for children.
Remember, learning about a word is just the first step in language learning. Apps like ours help kids remember the word through repeated use!
Here’s our vibrant list:
red - rojo
rojo (pronounced: ROH-hoh) “El lápiz es rojo.” “The pencil is red.”
blue - azul
azul (pronounced: ah-SOOL) “El cielo es azul.” “The sky is blue.”
yellow - amarillo
amarillo (pronounced: ah-mah-REE-yoh) “El sol es amarillo.” “The sun is yellow.”
green - verde
verde (pronounced: BEHR-deh) “El césped es verde.” “The grass is green.”
orange - naranja
naranja (pronounced: nah-RAHN-hah) “El jugo es de naranja.” “The juice is orange.”
purple - violeta
violeta (pronounced: vee-oh-LEH-tah) “El vestido es violeta.” “The dress is purple.”
pink - rosa
rosa (pronounced: ROH-sah) “Las flores son rosas.” “The flowers are pink.”
brown - marrón
marrón (pronounced: mah-RROHN) “El oso es marrón.” “The bear is brown.”
gray - gris
gris (pronounced: GREES) “El elefante es gris.” “The elephant is gray.”
white - blanco
blanco (pronounced: BLAHN-koh) “La nieve es blanca.” “The snow is white.”
black - negro
negro (pronounced: NEH-groh) “El gato es negro.” “The cat is black.”
What are primary colors?
Primary colors are the basic colors that can’t be created by mixing other colors. These are the colors from which all other colors are made. You can think of them like the purest form of a color.
And lucky for us, there are only three primary colors to remember (in Spanish and English)!
red - rojo
rojo (pronounced: ROH-hoh) “La manzana roja era dulce y jugosa.” “The red apple was sweet and juicy.”
blue - azul
azul (pronounced: ah-SOOL) “El océano azul se extendía hasta donde alcanzaba la vista.” “The blue ocean stretched as far as the eye could see.”
yellow - amarillo
amarillo (pronounced: ah-mah-REE-yoh) “El girasol amarillo se alzaba alto en el jardín.” “The yellow sunflower stood tall in the garden.”
What are secondary colors?
Secondary colors are made by mixing two primary colors. They’re vibrant and full of life! Let’s see what Spanish colors combine to create them.
purple - morado
morado (pronounced: moh-RAH-doh) Formed by mixing red and blue, purple is a royal color often found in grapes and lavender.
green - verde
verde (pronounced: BEHR-deh) Created by mixing blue and yellow, green is the color of grass and leaves, symbolizing growth and freshness.
orange - naranja
naranja (pronounced: nah-RAHN-ha) Made by combining red and yellow, orange is a vibrant color that mixes the energy of red and the happiness of yellow.
What are tertiary colors?
Tertiary colors are created by mixing a primary color with a secondary color, resulting in even more unique and interesting hues. Let’s explore how these colors are made.
red-orange - rojo-naranja
rojo-naranja (pronounced: ROH-hoh nah-RAHN-ha) Created by mixing red (a primary color) with orange (a secondary color), red-orange is a fiery shade, like the glow of a sunset.
yellow-green - amarillo-verde
amarillo-verde (pronounced: ah-mah-REE-yoh BEHR-deh) Made by combining yellow (a primary color) with green (a secondary color), yellow-green is a fresh and lively color, like a lime or a spring leaf.
blue-violet - azul-violeta
azul-violeta (pronounced: ah-SOOL vee-oh-LEH-tah) Formed by mixing blue (a primary color) with violet/purple (a secondary color), blue-violet is a deep, rich color, like the twilight sky.
red-violet - rojo-violeta
rojo-violeta (pronounced: ROH-hoh vee-oh-LEH-tah) Created by mixing red (a primary color) with violet/purple (a secondary color), red-violet is a vibrant, rosy color, like a beautiful sunset.
blue-green - azul-verde
azul-verde (pronounced: ah-SOOL BEHR-deh) Made by combining blue (a primary color) with green (a secondary color), blue-green is a calming color, like the sea.
yellow-orange - amarillo-naranja
amarillo-naranja (pronounced: ah-mah-REE-yoh nah-RAHN-ha) Formed by mixing yellow (a primary color) with orange (a secondary color), yellow-orange is a warm and sunny color, like a golden sunset.
List of other famous colors in Spanish
Beyond the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, there are many other beautiful colors that make the world even more vibrant and wonderful! Let’s explore some of these other well-known colors and see what makes them special.
turquoise - turquesa
turquesa (pronounced: toor-KEH-sah) “Un color brillante y alegre que recuerda a las aguas tropicales.” “A bright, cheerful color that reminds one of tropical waters.”
magenta - magenta
magenta (pronounced: mah-HEN-tah) “Un color llamativo y audaz, como una flor rosa brillante.” “A bold, eye-catching color, like a bright pink flower.”
indigo - índigo
índigo (pronounced: EEN-dee-goh) “Un color profundo y rico que se encuentra entre el azul y el violeta.” “A deep, rich color that’s somewhere between blue and violet.”
teal - verde azulado
verde azulado (pronounced: BEHR-deh ah-soo-LAH-doh) “Un color calmante que combina azul y verde, como las plumas de un pavo real.” “A calming color that blends blue and green, like the feathers of a peacock.”
maroon - marrón rojizo
marrón rojizo (pronounced: mah-RROHN roh-HEE-soh) “Un rojo oscuro y cálido, a menudo visto en las hojas de otoño.” “A dark, warm red, often seen in autumn leaves.”
beige - beige
beige (pronounced: BEH-esh) “Un color suave y neutro, como la arena en una playa tranquila.” “A soft, neutral color, like the sand on a quiet beach.”
lavender - lavanda
lavanda (pronounced: lah-VAHN-dah) “Un color suave y relajante, como las flores de lavanda en un campo.” “A gentle, soothing color, like the lavender flowers in a field.”
peach - melocotón
melocotón (pronounced: meh-loh-koh-TOHN) “Un color cálido y suave, como el rubor de un melocotón maduro.” “A soft, warm color, like the blush of a ripe peach.”
navy - azul marino
azul marino (pronounced: ah-SOOL mah-REE-noh) “Un azul oscuro y fuerte, como el océano profundo.” “A dark, strong blue, like the deep ocean.”
gold - dorado
dorado (pronounced: doh-RAH-doh) “Un color brillante y resplandeciente que se asemeja al metal oro.” “A bright, shiny color that resembles the metal gold.”
silver - plateado
plateado (pronounced: plah-teh-AH-doh) “Un color metálico y brillante que brilla como la luna.” “A sleek, metallic color that shines like the moon.”
cyan - cian
cian (pronounced: see-AHN) “Un color brillante y refrescante, como el cielo despejado en un día soleado.” “A bright, refreshing color, like the clear sky on a sunny day.”
olive - oliva
oliva (pronounced: oh-LEE-vah) “Un color verde apagado, como el fruto del olivo.” “A muted green color, like the fruit of the olive tree.”
coral - coral
coral (pronounced: koh-RAHL) “Un color cálido, entre rosa y naranja, como los arrecifes de coral en el océano.” “A warm, pinkish-orange color, like the coral reefs in the ocean.”
ivory - marfil
marfil (pronounced: mahr-FEEL) “Un color blanco suave, como los colmillos de un elefante.” “A soft, off-white color, like the tusks of an elephant.”
How to learn and remember color words in Spanish
Diving into the world of colors with our feline educators means more than just memorizing words; it’s about making them part of your little one’s colorful adventures.
Here are some purr-fect fun language activities:
- Colorful cat crafts: Create art projects focusing on each color. Painting with paws (okay, maybe brushes) can bring the vocabulary to life.
- Scavenger hunts: Send your kids on a mission to find objects of a specific color around the house or outdoors. “Can you find something green, like our friend Leafy the Cat?”
- Colorful storytime: Invent stories featuring the Studycat characters, with each part of the story focusing on objects of a particular color. This narrative approach reinforces the vocabulary in a fun, memorable way.
- Sing-along songs: Make up silly songs about each color. Music and rhythm are fantastic tools for memorization and will have your kids singing about colors all day long.
- Dress-up days: Have themed days where everyone wears a particular color. This not only makes learning interactive but also adds a splash of color to your daily routine!
As our colorful journey comes to a close, remember that every word your child learns is a step towards a brighter, more understanding world. With Studycat’s playful approach, learning Spanish becomes an endless rainbow of possibilities, where each color adds a unique shade to your child’s language palette.
Until our next colorful adventure, ¡sigue explorando y aprendiendo con todos los colores que te rodean!
(Keep exploring and learning with all the colors around you!)