Language/Latin/Vocabulary/Colors
Hello Latin learners, Colors are an essential aspect of our daily lives and play a vital role in shaping our emotions, perceptions, and experiences. In Latin, the language of the ancient Romans, colors have their own unique names that not only reflect their visual appearance but also hold cultural significance. This page will introduce you to the vocabulary of colors in Latin, complete with audio pronunciation. Whether you are a student of the language, an enthusiast of Roman culture, or simply looking to expand your vocabulary, learning the names of colors in Latin can be a fun and engaging experience. With the help of audio pronunciation, you can not only learn the correct spelling of each color but also master the pronunciation like a native speaker. So, get ready to dive into the world of colors in Latin and enhance your language skills in a fun and interactive way!
- It should be noted that there are many variations for colors in Latin.
- You will first find a limited list of colors and their pronunciation and at the end of the lesson a more comprehensive list.
How to Say "Color" in Latin
First, here is how to say "Colors" in Latin:
Colores [ko'lo'res]
Main Colors in Latin (text and audio)
The table below showcases the main colors in Latin, featuring both text and audio pronunciation.
Latin |
English |
Pronunciation (audio) |
---|---|---|
Äter, Ätra, Ätrum | black (like a coal, not glossy); dark, gloomy | |
niger, nigra, nigrum | black (glossy); dark | |
albus, a, um | white (dead white, not shining) | |
candidus, a, um | white (shining, dazzling) | |
ruber, rubra, rubrum | red | |
rĹŤfus, a, um | ruddy, red-haired | |
aurantius, a, um | orange | |
aureus, a, um | golden, gold | |
flÄvus, a, um | yellow, blond/e-haired | |
lĹŤteus, a, um | yellow | |
viridis, e | green | |
caeruleus, a, um | blue | |
purpureus, a, um | purple | |
roseus, a, um | pink, rose | |
fuscus, a, um | brown | |
cÄnus, a, um | gray, gray-haired |
Main Colors in Latin (video)
Comprehensive List of Colors in Latin
The following table provides a comprehensive list of colors in Latin, including their correct spelling and translation in English.
Latin | English |
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âter, âtra, âtrum | dull black |
niger, nigra, nigrum | glossy black |
piceus, -a, -um | pitch black |
furvus, -a, -um | dark, black |
pullus, -a, -um | dark-colored, dark gray |
viridis, -is, -e | green (most common term) |
virĂŞns, -ntis | green (some shade of) |
viridulus, -a, -um | green (some shade of) |
prasinus, -a, -um | bright grass green, leek green |
smaragdinus, -a, -um | emerald green |
herbâceus, -a, -um | grass green |
olÎvâceus, -a, -um | olive green |
venetus, -a, -um | (deep) sea green |
glaucus, -a, -um | (light) sea green |
perviridis, -is, -e | very green |
chlĂ´rĂŽnus, -a, -um | chartreuse |
vireĂ´, -ĂŞre, -uĂŽ | to be green (of green foliage) |
viridĂŞns, -ntis | green (of things growing) |
virĂŞscĂ´, -ĂŞre | to become green |
subviridis, -is, -e | greenish |
caeruleus, -a, -um | sky-blue (esp. of eyes) |
subcaeruleus | bluish |
cĂżaneus, -a, -um | dark blue |
lĂŽvidus, -a, -um | leaden blue |
venetus, -a, -um | azure blue |
caesius, -a, -um | bluish gray (pale blue, with a slight mixture of gray) |
violâceus, -a, -um | mauve; violet |
purpureus, -a, -um | purple (dull red with a slight dash of blue) |
rĂťfus, -a, -um | red (all shades) |
ruber, -bra, -brum | red (common term for any pure red) |
sanguineus, -a, -um | blood red |
rutilus, -a, -um | bright red |
cardinâlis, -is, -e | cardinal red |
rubidus, -a, -um | dark red |
cerasinus, -a, -um | cherry-red |
coccineus, -a, -um | crimson; deep red; vermilion |
phoenĂŽceus, -a, -um | pure lively red |
russus, -a, -um | red, russet |
miniâtus, -a, -um | scarlet |
roseus, -a, -um | pink |
pĂťniceus, -a, -um | pink; pure lively red |
subroseus, -a, -um | pinkish |
subruber, -bra, -brum | reddish |
rubellus, -a, -um | reddish |
subrĂťfus, -a, -um | reddish |
rĂťfulus, -a, -um | reddish (of hair) |
rubicundus, -a, -um | reddish (of the skin; flushed) |
rĂ´bĂŽginĂ´sus, -a, -um | rust-colored |
armeniacus, -a, -um | dull orange (apricot-color) |
fulvus, -a, -um | hazel (light to strong brown) |
cervĂŽnus, -a, -um | tawny (darker brown than fulvus) |
brunneus, -a, -um | brown (of Germanic origin) |
spâdÎx, -Îcis | chestnut; strong brown |
badius, -a, -um | chestnut (of horses only) |
fuscus, -a, -um | dark brown |
spâdÎceus, -a, -um | bright brown |
gilvus, -a, -um (gilbus) | dun-colored, pale yellow |
carneus, -a, -um | flesh-colored |
aurantius, -a, -um | orange |
lĂťteus, -a, -um | orange; deep yellow (like egg yolk) |
vitellĂŽnus, -a, -um | deep yellow (like egg yolk [vitellus]) |
flammeus, -a, -um | flame-colored |
electricus, -a, -um | amber |
citreus, -a, -um | lemon yellow (purest yellow, without any brightness) |
aureus, -a, -um | golden (of hair) |
aureolus, -a, -um | golden |
flâvus, -a, -um | yellow (commonest term, a pale yellow) |
flâvidus, -a, -um | yellowish |
sufflâvus, -a, -um | yellowish (of hair, approaching blond) |
râvus, -a, -um | yellowish gray |
crêtâceus, -a, -um | dull white (like chalk [crêta]) |
albus, -a, -um | dead white |
candidus, -a, -um | shiny white |
niveus, -a, -um | snow white (the purest white) |
subalbus, -a, -um | whitish |
albulus, -a, -um | whitish |
subalbidus, -a, -um | whitish |
eburneus, -a, -um (& -nus) | cream-colored |
argenteus, -a, -um | silvery |
cânus, -a, -um | light gray (esp. hair) |
cânô capite esse | to be gray-haired |
cânêscô, -uÎ | to become gray |
câneô, cânêre, cânuÎ | to become light gray |
cinereus, -a, -um | ash-gray |
cânêscêns, -ntis | grayish |
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