Today, we’re going to learn the colors in Spanish! Knowing colors is a fundamental part of language learning. They help us describe things, express our preferences, and navigate everyday conversations.

Basic Colors

Let’s start with the basic colors. I’ll say the color in Spanish, and you repeat after me. Practice along!

– Rojo (Red)

– Azul (Blue)

– Amarillo (Yellow)

– Verde (Green)

– Negro (Black)

– Blanco (White)

– Naranja (Orange)

– Morado (Purple)

– Rosa (Pink)

– Marrón (Brown)

– Gris (Gray)

Examples:

«La manzana es roja.» (The apple is red.)

«El cielo es azul.» (The sky is blue.)

«El sol es amarillo.» (The sun is yellow.)

Using Colors in Sentences

Now, let’s use these colors in sentences. Try creating your own sentences as well!

Describing Objects

«Mi coche es negro.» (My car is black.)

«Tengo una camisa blanca.» (I have a white shirt.)

«El gato es gris.» (The cat is gray.)

Expressing Preferences

«Me gusta el color verde.» (I like the color green.)

«Prefiero el vestido rojo.» (I prefer the red dress.)

«Quiero pintar mi cuarto de azul.» (I want to paint my room blue.)

Practical Activities

Activity 1: Guess the Color

Guess the color in Spanish.

1- «El césped en el parque es…» (The grass in the park is…)

2- «El cielo en la noche es…» (The sky at night is…)

3- «Las naranjas son…» (Oranges are…)

Activity 2: Find the Colors

Look around the room or your surroundings and find something that matches each color you’ve learned. Describe it in Spanish!

Great job, everyone! Today, you’ve learned how to name and use colors in Spanish. Keep practicing these colors by noticing them around you and describing them in Spanish.

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Carlos

I am a Spanish teacher with years of experience in language instruction. I have helped many English speakers achieve fluency and confidence in speaking Spanish. My approach focuses on making learning accessible and practical for everyone, regardless of their starting level.