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"Purple" in Portuguese: roxo/a
roxo/a
Purple in Portuguese is roxo or roxa. Say Um vestido roxo and Uma blusa roxa. Match gender to the noun.
Clothes
Vou de camisa roxa no show de hoje.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce roxo/a
Say it
HOH-shoo / HOH-shah
/ˈʁo.zu/, /ˈʁo.za/
HOH-shoo / HOH-shah
"Purple" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| roxo/a | purple Basic adjective. | Basic adjective. |
| roxo escuro | dark purple Shade. | Shade. |
| roxo claro | light purple Shade. | Shade. |
| ficar roxo | to bruise purple Injury slang. | Injury slang. |
How to use roxo/a in real life
- 1Clothes
Vou de camisa roxa no show de hoje.
I’m wearing a purple shirt to today’s show.
Camisa is feminine → often still roxa; camisa roxa.
- 2Juice stand
O suco de uva ficou bem roxo no copo.
The grape juice looked really purple in the glass.
Color description.
- 3Home decor
Comprei uma almofada roxa para o sofá.
I bought a purple cushion for the sofa.
Feminine agreement.
Mistakes English speakers make with roxo/a
Incorrect: Uma blusa roxo.
Correct: Uma blusa roxa.
Agree: blusa → roxa.
Incorrect: Quero purple.
Correct: Quero roxo/roxa.
Use roxo/a.
Good to know
Roxo is everyday purple; lilás is a lighter lilac shade. Ficar roxo also means badly bruised — different context from fashion talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying balloons
ChatPal
Quer balão roxo ou azul?
Do you want a purple or blue balloon?
You
Roxo, bem forte.
Purple, really strong.
ChatPal
Tem fita roxa combinando.
There’s matching purple ribbon.
You
Leva a fita roxa também.
Take the purple ribbon too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Purple" in Portuguese
How do I say purple?
Roxo / roxa.
Dark purple?
Roxo escuro.
Gender?
Match the noun: vestido roxo, blusa roxa.
Purple vs lilac?
Roxo is purple; lilás is lilac.
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