Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Pink" in Portuguese: rosa
rosa
Note: also: cor-de-rosa
Pink in Portuguese is rosa, also said cor-de-rosa. Say Uma blusa rosa or Um carro rosa. Rosa often stays invariable for gender.
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How to pronounce rosa
Say it
HOH-zah
/ˈʁo.za/
HOH-zah
"Pink" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rosa | pink Main color word. | Main color word. |
| cor-de-rosa | pink (literally rose-colored) Also common. | Also common. |
| rosa claro | light pink Shade. | Shade. |
| rosa choque | hot pink Bright shade. | Bright shade. |
How to use rosa in real life
- 1Shopping
Prefiro a camiseta rosa, não a vermelha.
I prefer the pink T-shirt, not the red one.
Color after the noun.
- 2Kids’ party
O bolo ficou todo rosa com chantilly.
The cake ended up all pink with whipped cream.
Decor talk.
- 3Describing a bike
Aluguei uma bike cor-de-rosa na orla.
I rented a pink bike on the waterfront.
Cor-de-rosa variant.
Mistakes English speakers make with rosa
Incorrect: Uma blusa pink.
Correct: Uma blusa rosa.
Use rosa / cor-de-rosa.
Incorrect: Um carro roso.
Correct: Um carro rosa.
Rosa stays rosa; don’t invent roso.
Good to know
Rosa is both the color pink and the flower rose — context decides. Fashion and kids’ products lean on rosa and rosa choque; paint aisles may label cor-de-rosa.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking nail polish
ChatPal
Quer esmalte rosa claro ou escuro?
Do you want light or dark pink polish?
You
Rosa claro, bem suavinho.
Light pink, really soft.
ChatPal
Esse rosa combina com o vestido.
This pink matches the dress.
You
Fechado. Levo o rosa.
Done. I’ll take the pink.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pink" in Portuguese
How do I say pink?
Rosa or cor-de-rosa.
Light pink?
Rosa claro.
Does rosa change for gender?
Usually stays rosa.
Pink vs the flower?
Same word rosa — context tells them apart.
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