Colors in Spanish 101 (+Practice Quiz)

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A person holding multiple colorful balloons in each hand. The balloons are in various colors, including blue, red, yellow, green, purple, and black. The person is wearing a light green shirt and light blue pants, with a neutral expression.

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Learning how to say colors in Spanish is usually one of the first things you’ll tackle. Why? Well, they are useful on their own, but are also great basic adjectives to learn basic grammar with.

Spanish Colors List

There’s a LOT of different colors, but beyond a few core colors, we just end up making up weird names for slightly different hues. You really won’t ever need any colors other than these:

 English  Spanish
 White  Blanco
 Black  Negro
 Blue  Azul
 Yellow  Amarillo
 Red  Rojo
 Green  Verde
 Orange  Naranja
 Brown  Café
 Pink  Rosa
 Purple  Morado
 Grey  Gris
 Silver  Plateado
 Gold  Dorado

That’s about it! This covers you for 95% of occasions (people are much less specific with colors in Spanish than English).

You’ll want to practice these now. We’ve got an exercise next, but if you want to get our flashcards for this (and every other lesson) free, just click here.

Crazy Spanish Colors

OK – so fair warning, you probably won’t need these, so don’t worry about learning them unless you want to! But some people like to be very specific with their colors, so here are a bunch of extra colors for you:

English Spanish Color
Mallow  Malva
Burgundy  Borgoña
Fuchsia  Fucsia
Terracotta  Terracota
Cream  Crema
Lilac  Lila
Lavender  Lavanda
Red wine  Vinotinto
Sea green  Verdemar
Khaki  Caqui
Turquoise  Turquesa
Scarlet Red  Rojo Escarlata
Canary Yellow  Amarillo Canario
Charcoal  Carbón

Spanish Colors Worksheet

OK, so in this little exercise, we’re going to show you some images, and you need to say what colors are in them. We’ve given you some hints under each one – so identify the colors, and then check the key at the bottom.

Normal Colors Practice

Three ripe nectarines with a sliced piece showing the yellow flesh and pit, and several smaller slices placed next to them. The colors in Spanish are blanco, amarillo, and rojo.

 1. A __ __ __ __ __ __ __             2. __ O __ __             3. __ __ __ É

A gold-colored analog wristwatch with a white face, Roman numeral hour markers, and a small sub-dial. It has a brown leather strap with a textured pattern.

4. __ A__ __              5. __ O__A __ __        6. B __ __ __ __ __

Three lipsticks in gold tubes: a vibrant magenta, a bright orange, and a bold red. The lipsticks are arranged in a triangular formation against a white background, highlighting their colors.

 7. D __ __ __ __ O          8. M __ R __ __ __        9. __ A __ __ __ __ A      10. __ __ __ O

 

A black hairbrush with a plastic handle, featuring flexible bristles and a rubber cushion, placed on a white background. It is designed for detangling hair.

11. __ __ __ __ O             12. P __ __ __ __ __ __ O      13. __ __ I __

 

A sandwich with layers of lettuce, tomato, ham, and cheese, topped with two slices of bread, viewed from the side. The ingredients are colorful and arranged neatly.

14. B __ __ __ __ __       15. V __ __ __ __        16. R __ S __        17. __ O __ __

 

A sleek blue sports car facing directly towards the camera, showcasing its rounded headlights and smooth curves. The car has a blank license plate and is isolated against a white background.

18. __ __ __ L                       19. __ L __ __ __ __                    20. __ __ G __ __

 

Key:

  1. Amarillo
  2. Rojo
  3. Café
  4. Café
  5. Dorado
  6. Blanco
  7. Dorado
  8. Morado
  9. Naranja
  10. Rojo
  11. Negro
  12. Plateado
  13. Gris
  14. Blanco
  15. Verde
  16. Rosa
  17. Rojo
  18. Azul
  19. Blanco
  20. Negro

 

Crazy Colors Practice

 

A pile of shiny, oval-shaped candies in a light purple color, displayed on a white background. The candies have a smooth surface reflecting light, showcasing the hues of purple and hinting at sweetness.

1.  L__V__ ___ ___ A.

Three yellow canaries perched on a brown branch. The birds are facing different directions, showcasing their bright yellow feathers. This image highlights colors in Spanish.

2. M__RR__ ___.          3. A___AR__LL___ C__ ___A___I___F

 

A tailored gray blazer displayed on a mannequin with a black tie and a pocket square, set against a window with blinds, showing a blurred outdoor scene.

4. C__R___ON.      5. B___A___ ___O.       6. N___G___O.

 

A close-up portrait of a woman with closed eyes, featuring a large white flower headdress and a soft veil. She has bold red lips and a neutral-toned background, focusing on facial features and elegance.

7. C__E__A         8. V___N___T__N___ O

 

A carved stone head of a human figure, featuring detailed facial features and remnants of red and black paint, placed against a black background. The sculpture appears to represent an ancient cultural artifact.

9. T__RR__C__T___        10. N__G___ ____

 

A close-up of a pink flower with delicate petals and a yellow center, showcasing details of the stamen and pollen. Green foliage is slightly visible in the background. This image can be used in discussions about flowers and colors in Spanish.

11. L__L__

 

A cozy bedroom featuring a lavender wall and a bed with floral patterned headboard. There are two striped ottomans at the foot of the bed, a small white rug, bookshelves on either side, and a stylish chair with a floral design in the corner.

12. M__L___A.

 

A collection of turquoise painted rocks of various shapes and sizes, arranged closely together on a surface.

13. T__ ___QU__S___.

 

Close-up of a woman with vibrant red hair styled to one side, partially covering her face. She has light blue eyes and wears soft pink lipstick, set against a plain white background.

14. R__S__ ___ ___          15. B__R___O__A

 

A rolled red silk tie with a pointed end, displayed on a white background. The tie has a smooth texture, showcasing a vibrant shade, suitable for formal wear, relevant to colors in Spanish.

16. F__C__I__

 

A clear turquoise ocean wave crashing onto a sandy shore, with gentle ripples in the foreground. In the distance, an island is visible under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

17. V__R__ __ __ __ __        18. B__A__ __

 

A brown canvas messenger bag with a flap cover and two front straps. The bag has a shoulder strap and features pleated sides for added capacity.

19. C__Q__ ___

 

Key:

  1. Lavanda
  2. Marrón
  3. Amarillo canario
  4. Carbón
  5. Blanco
  6. Negro
  7. Crema
  8. Vinotinto
  9. Terracota
  10. Negro
  11. Lila
  12. Malva
  13. Turquesa
  14. Rosado
  15. Borgoña
  16. Fucsia
  17. Verdemar
  18. Blanco
  19. Caqui

 

How to Constantly Train These

This is an exercise you can do mentally to remember the colors. As you walk around your city, or home, look at different objects and mentally say to yourself what color it is. Do spread throughout a day or two and you’ll have the colors locked down.

You can do this with all sorts of objects, not just colors.

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