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"Orange (color)" in Portuguese: laranja
laranja
Orange as a color in Portuguese is laranja. It usually doesn’t change for gender: blusa laranja, carro laranja. The fruit is a laranja too.
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How to pronounce laranja
Say it
lah-RAHN-zhah
/la.ˈɾɐn.ʒa/
lah-RAHN-zhah
"Orange (color)" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| laranja | orange (color/fruit) Default. | Default. |
| cor laranja | orange color Clear color talk. | Clear color talk. |
| laranja-claro | light orange Shade. | Shade. |
| suco de laranja | orange juice Drink; fruit sense. | Drink; fruit sense. |
How to use laranja in real life
- 1Clothes
Comprei uma bolsa laranja bem viva.
I bought a really bright orange bag.
Color.
- 2Traffic cone vibe
O colete laranja aparece de longe.
The orange vest shows up from far away.
Safety.
- 3Decor
A almofada laranja quebra o branco do sofá.
The orange cushion breaks up the sofa’s white.
Home.
Mistakes English speakers make with laranja
Incorrect: A camisa está orange.
Correct: A camisa está laranja.
Use laranja, not English orange.
Incorrect: O carro é laranjo.
Correct: O carro é laranja.
Color laranja usually stays unchanged.
Good to know
Laranja is both the fruit and the color. Context decides. For juice say suco de laranja. Fashion loves laranja queimado (burnt orange).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a jersey color
ChatPal
Você quer a camisa laranja ou a verde?
Do you want the orange shirt or the green one?
You
Laranja. Combina com o short preto.
Orange. It matches the black shorts.
ChatPal
Essa laranja é forte demais?
Is that orange too strong?
You
Pra mim está ótima. Levo.
For me it’s great. I’ll take it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Orange (color)" in Portuguese
Orange (color)?
Laranja.
Gender change?
Usually no—stays laranja.
Orange juice?
Suco de laranja.
Fruit?
Also a laranja.
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