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Colors are an essential part of our lives, and knowing their names can help us describe the world around us better. In this lesson, you will learn the names of common colors in the Galician language.
Basic Colors
Here are the names of basic colors in Galician:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Branco | [ˈbɾaŋ.ko] | White |
| Negro | [ˈne.ɣɾo] | Black |
| Vermello | [beɾˈme.ʎo] | Red |
| Azul | [aˈθul] | Blue |
| Verde | [ˈbeɾ.ðe] | Green |
| Amarelo | [amaˈɾe.lo] | Yellow |
| Roxo | [ˈro.ʃo] | Purple |
| Laranxa | [laˈɾãn.ʃa] | Orange |
- Branco - White
- Negro - Black
- Vermello - Red
- Azul - Blue
- Verde - Green
- Amarelo - Yellow
- Roxo - Purple
- Laranxa - Orange
Other Colors
Here are the names of other colors in Galician:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Marrón | [maˈrõwŋ] | Brown |
| Gris | [ɡɾis] | Grey |
| Prateado | [pɾa.tɛˈa.ðo] | Silver |
| Dourado | [do.uˈɾa.ðo] | Gold |
- Marrón - Brown
- Gris - Grey
- Prateado - Silver
- Dourado - Gold
Adjectives for Colors
In Galician, we often use adjectives to describe colors further. Here are some of the most commonly used adjectives for colors:
- Claro - Light
- Escuro - Dark
- Pastel - Pastel
- Vivo - Bright
- Suave - Soft
For example:
- Azul claro - Light blue
- Vermello escuro - Dark red
- Verde pastel - Pastel green
- Amarelo vivo - Bright yellow
- Roxo suave - Soft purple
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing the Colors lesson in Galician! You now know the names of basic and other colors in Galician, as well as some adjectives to describe them further. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary in Galician. Next up, let's learn the days of the week!