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color in Portuguese

color in Portuguese is de cor, cor, cores — color means the visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.

color in Portuguese

de cor
adj
Conveying color, as opposed to shades of gray.
cor
noun
cores
noun
(in the plural) A standard or banner.
colorir
verb
corar
verb
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.
enrubescer
verb
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.
ruborizar
verb
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.

What does "color" mean?

  1. noun The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
    "The walls were painted a warm yellow, a color that made the room feel bright."
  2. noun A person's skin tone, especially as it relates to race or ethnicity.
    "Everyone deserves respect, whatever their color or where their family comes from."
  3. noun Interesting or lively detail that makes something more vivid or engaging.
    "The travel writer's essay was full of color, from market smells to street musicians."
  4. verb To add color to something, often with crayons, paint, or dye.
    "Would you like to color this dragon with the new felt pens?"
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color in a sentence

  • The walls were painted a warm yellow, a color that made the room feel bright.
  • She painted the fence a bright shade of blue, her favorite color.
  • Everyone deserves respect, whatever their color or where their family comes from.
  • The school teaches pupils that a person's color should never decide how they are treated.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "color" in Portuguese?
"color" in Portuguese is de cor, cor, cores. color means: The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
How do you use "color" in a sentence?
Example: "The walls were painted a warm yellow, a color that made the room feel bright." In Portuguese, "color" is de cor, cor, cores.
Are there other ways to say "color" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "color": de cor, cor, cores, colorir, corar, enrubescer.
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