Color in clothing vocabulary in Spanish, covering common colors, types of clothing, and example phrases to describe outfits.
This guide covers how to talk about colors in clothing in Spanish, including common color words, types of clothes, and example phrases for describing what people wear. It’s perfect for building everyday vocabulary and speaking more confidently about fashion.
Basic Color Vocabulary in Clothing
Here are some of the most common colors you’ll need to describe clothing in Spanish.
| Spanish Color | English Color | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| blanco/blanca | white | Tengo una camisa blanca. | I have a white shirt. |
| negro/negra | black | Llevo pantalones negros. | I’m wearing black pants. |
| rojo/roja | red | Ella tiene un vestido rojo. | She has a red dress. |
| azul | blue | Compré una chaqueta azul. | I bought a blue jacket. |
| amarillo/amarilla | yellow | Uso una blusa amarilla. | I wear a yellow blouse. |
| verde | green | Tengo una falda verde. | I have a green skirt. |
| gris | gray | Él lleva un suéter gris. | He’s wearing a gray sweater. |
| rosa | pink | Me gusta la camiseta rosa. | I like the pink t-shirt. |
| morado/morada | purple | Vi unos zapatos morados. | I saw some purple shoes. |
| marrón | brown | Compré un abrigo marrón. | I bought a brown coat. |
Compré una chaqueta ___.
Which Spanish color word means 'blue' and does not change for gender?
azul
The color 'azul' stays the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. For example, 'chaqueta azul' (blue jacket).
Clothing Vocabulary
Here are common types of clothing in Spanish. You can combine these with the color words above to describe outfits.
| Spanish Ropa | English Clothing | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| camisa | shirt | Tengo una camisa blanca. | I have a white shirt. |
| pantalones | pants | Llevo pantalones negros. | I’m wearing black pants. |
| vestido | dress | Ella tiene un vestido rojo. | She has a red dress. |
| chaqueta | jacket | Compré una chaqueta azul. | I bought a blue jacket. |
| blusa | blouse | Uso una blusa amarilla. | I wear a yellow blouse. |
| falda | skirt | Tengo una falda verde. | I have a green skirt. |
| suéter | sweater | Él lleva un suéter gris. | He’s wearing a gray sweater. |
| camiseta | t-shirt | Me gusta la camiseta rosa. | I like the pink t-shirt. |
| zapatos | shoes | Vi unos zapatos morados. | I saw some purple shoes. |
| abrigo | coat | Compré un abrigo marrón. | I bought a brown coat. |
Phrases to Describe Clothing
Use these simple phrases to talk about colors and clothing together. Just fill in the blanks with your own words!
| Spanish Frase | English Phrase | Spanish Ejemplo | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llevo … (color + ropa) | I’m wearing … (color + clothing) | Llevo una camisa blanca. | I’m wearing a white shirt. |
| Ella tiene … (color + ropa) | She has … (color + clothing) | Ella tiene un vestido rojo. | She has a red dress. |
| Compré … (color + ropa) | I bought … (color + clothing) | Compré una chaqueta azul. | I bought a blue jacket. |
| Me gusta … (color + ropa) | I like … (color + clothing) | Me gusta la camiseta rosa. | I like the pink t-shirt. |
| ¿Tienes … (color + ropa)? | Do you have … (color + clothing)? | ¿Tienes pantalones negros? | Do you have black pants? |
Tips for Gender Agreement
Spanish colors must match the gender of the clothing. Here’s how it works:
- If the clothing is feminine, use the -a ending (e.g., blanca, roja).
- If the clothing is masculine, use the -o ending (e.g., blanco, rojo).
- Colors like azul, verde, gris, rosa, and marrón don’t change.
| Masculine | Feminine | Example (M) | Example (F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| blanco | blanca | camisa blanca (white shirt) | blusa blanca (white blouse) |
| rojo | roja | vestido rojo (red dress) | falda roja (red skirt) |
| amarillo | amarilla | suéter amarillo (yellow sweater) | blusa amarilla (yellow blouse) |
| morado | morada | zapatos morados (purple shoes) | botas moradas (purple boots) |
Using “de” to Add Color
Another way to say colors in Spanish is using “de” (of). This is common in spoken language:
- una camisa azul = a blue shirt
- una camisa de azul (less common, more poetic)
It’s best to stick with the simpler form (color + noun) for everyday conversation.
Summary
Now you can describe what people are wearing using color and clothing vocabulary in Spanish. Here’s a quick review:
- Use singular and plural forms (e.g., camisa blanca, camisas blancas).
- Match color endings to the gender of the clothing (blanco/blanca).
- Combine simple phrases like Llevo … or Me gusta … to talk about outfits confidently.
Keep practicing by describing what you see around you in Spanish!
What must color words agree with in Spanish clothing descriptions?
Gender and number of the noun (e.g., camisa blanca, vestidos rojos)
Color words must match both the gender and number of the clothing noun: 'camisa blanca' (feminine singular), 'vestidos rojos' (masculine plural).
Flashcards (1 of 25)
- English Color: white
- English Example: I have a white shirt.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
