This article covers how to talk about colors in clothing in Spanish, including the most common color words and examples of how to describe garments.
Color Words
Here are the most common color words used to describe clothing in Spanish. These are adjective forms that agree in gender ( -o/-a) and number (singular/plural).
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Singular | Example Plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rojo/roja | rojos/rojas | red | reds | camisa roja (red shirt) | camisas rojas (red shirts) |
| azul | azules | blue | blues | pantalón azul (blue pants) | pantalones azules (blue pants) |
| verde | verdes | green | greens | falda verde (green skirt) | faldas verdes (green skirts) |
| amarillo/amarilla | amarillos/amarillas | yellow | yellows | vestido amarillo (yellow dress) | vestidos amarillos (yellow dresses) |
| negro/negra | negros/negras | black | blacks | abrigo negro (black coat) | abrigos negros (black coats) |
| blanco/blanca | blancos/blancas | white | whites | camiseta blanca (white T-shirt) | camisetas blancas (white T-shirts) |
| gris | grises | gray | grays | suéter gris (gray sweater) | suéteres grises (gray sweaters) |
| marrón | marrones | brown | browns | zapatos marrón (brown shoes) | zapatos marrones (brown shoes) |
| rosa | rosas | pink | pinks | blusa rosa (pink blouse) | blusas rosas (pink blouses) |
| morado/morada | morados/moradas | purple | purples | bufanda morada (purple scarf) | bufandas moradas (purple scarves) |
Color Agreement
Color adjectives in Spanish must agree with the noun’s gender and number.
- Singular masculine: -o (rojo)
- Singular feminine: -a (roja)
- Plural masculine/mixed: -os (rojos)
- Plural feminine: -as (rojas)
- Some colors (azul, verde, gris, marrón, rosa) only add -es/-s for plural and don’t change for gender.
| Noun + Color | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| camisa roja | red shirt (feminine singular) | La camisa roja es nueva. |
| pantalones negros | black pants (masculine plural) | Tengo pantalones negros. |
| falda verde | green skirt (feminine singular) | María lleva una falda verde. |
| zapatos marrones | brown shoes (plural) | Compré zapatos marrones. |
Color Examples in Clothing
Here are example phrases showing colors used with common clothing words. Notice the adjective agreement.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Singular | Example Plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| camisa roja | camisas rojas | red shirt | red shirts | La camisa roja es bonita. | Las camisas rojas son bonitas. |
| pantalón azul | pantalones azules | blue pants | blue pants | El pantalón azul es cómodo. | Los pantalones azules son cómodos. |
| vestido amarillo | vestidos amarillos | yellow dress | yellow dresses | Ella lleva un vestido amarillo. | Ellas llevan vestidos amarillos. |
| abrigo negro | abrigos negros | black coat | black coats | El abrigo negro es largo. | Los abrigos negros son largos. |
| blusa rosa | blusas rosas | pink blouse | pink blouses | La blusa rosa es elegante. | Las blusas rosas son elegantes. |
¿Cuál es la forma correcta para 'blue pants' en plural? (What is the correct Spanish form for 'blue pants' in plural?)
pantalones azules
'Pantalones' is plural masculine, and 'azul' forms the plural by adding '-es' to become 'azules'. 'Azul' itself does not take '-o' or '-a', so the incorrect options are grammatically wrong.
Useful Phrases
Here are some common phrases for talking about colors in clothing.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Singular | Example Plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| de color ... | de color ... | ...-colored | ...-colored | camisa de color rojo | camisas de color rojo |
| en ... | en ... | in ... | in ... | vestido en azul | vestidos en azul |
| llevar ... | llevar ... | to wear ... | to wear ... | llevo una chaqueta blanca | llevamos chaquetas blancas |
| combinar con ... | combinar con ... | to match with ... | to match with ... | Combina el vestido rojo con zapatos negros. | Combinen los vestidos con zapatos negros. |
Common prepositions for color in clothing are de color (color of), en (in), and the verb llevar (to wear).
¿Cuál es la forma correcta del plural para 'camisas de color rojo'? (What is the correct plural form for 'red-colored shirts' in Spanish?)
camisas de color rojo
After 'de color', the color word stays in singular masculine form regardless of the noun's gender or number. So, 'rojo' remains unchanged even though 'camisas' is feminine plural.
Summary
- Spanish color adjectives usually come after the noun.
- They must agree with the noun’s gender and number.
- Use singular/plural forms to match the noun (e.g., rojo/roja/rojos/rojas).
- Some colors (azul, rosa, marrón) don’t change for gender, only add -es/-s for plural.
- Useful phrases include de color ..., en ..., and using llevar.
That’s the basics for color vocabulary in Spanish clothing! Let me know if you want to learn about specific garment types, patterns, or how to make sentences.
Flashcards (1 of 19)
- Example Singular: camisa roja (red shirt)
- Example Plural: camisas rojas (red shirts)
- English Singular: red
- English Plural: reds
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
