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Learn the Colors in Papiamento

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➡ In today's lesson you will learn how to write and pronounce the main colors in the Papiamento language.

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Colors related to Culture in in Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao

Papiamento is a creole language spoken in Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. The language is a mixture of Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and various African languages, with influences from English and Arawak. One fascinating aspect of Papiamento is its colorful vocabulary, particularly when it comes to describing colors. Here's a closer look at some of the colors in Papiamento and what they represent in the language and culture:

• Kòrá: This is the Papiamento word for the color "red." In Papiamento culture, kòrá is associated with passion, love, and warmth. It is also the color of the national flag of Aruba.
• Blou: This is the Papiamento word for the color "blue." In Papiamento culture, blou is associated with the sea, the sky, and calmness. It is also the color of the national flag of Curaçao.
• Kacho: This is the Papiamento word for the color "green." In Papiamento culture, kacho is associated with nature, growth, and health. It is also the color of the national flag of Bonaire.
• Brùin: This is the Papiamento word for the color "brown." In Papiamento culture, brùin is associated with the earth, stability, and comfort.
• Pretu: This is the Papiamento word for the color "black." In Papiamento culture, pretu is associated with mourning, grief, and death. It can also be used to describe something that is dark or mysterious.
• Wít: This is the Papiamento word for the color "white." In Papiamento culture, wít is associated with purity, innocence, and cleanliness.
• Ros: This is the Papiamento word for the color "pink." In Papiamento culture, ros is associated with femininity, sweetness, and romance.
• Purpura: This is the Papiamento word for the color "purple." In Papiamento culture, purpura is associated with luxury, royalty, and spirituality.

In addition to their linguistic significance, the colors in Papiamento reflect the vibrant and diverse culture of the islands where the language is spoken. From the turquoise waters of Aruba to the lush greenery of Bonaire, the colors in Papiamento capture the beauty and richness of the Caribbean region.

koló - color

	Papiamento	English
	maron	brown
	pretu	black
	shinishi	grey, gray
	blancu, blanku	white
	gel	yellow
	ros	pink
	oraño	orange
	còrá	red
	lila	purple
	blou [NL: blauw]	blue
	bèrdè	green

Light / Dark

Papiamento	English
... claro	light ...
... skur	dark ...

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