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"Blue" in Spanish: azul
azul
Blue in Spanish is azul for both genders. Plural is azules. Say el cielo azul or la camisa azul.
Sky
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How to pronounce azul
Say it
ah-SOOL
/aˈsul/
ah-SOOL. Soft z like s in Latin America. Stress SOOL.
"Blue" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| azul | blue Same for masculine and feminine. | Same for masculine and feminine. |
| azules | blue (plural) Plural nouns. | Plural nouns. |
| azul claro | light blue Shade. | Shade. |
| azul oscuro | dark blue Shade. | Shade. |
| de color azul | blue-colored Neutral description. | Neutral description. |
How to use azul in real life
- 1Sky
El cielo está azul hoy.
The sky is blue today.
Azul after estar.
- 2Clothes
Busco una blusa azul.
I'm looking for a blue blouse.
Azul with feminine noun.
- 3Plural
Los zapatos azules están aquí.
The blue shoes are here.
Azules plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with azul
Incorrect: Una camisa azula.
Correct: Una camisa azul.
Azul does not take -a for feminine.
Incorrect: Dos carros azul.
Correct: Dos carros azules.
Plural nouns need azules.
Good to know
Azul stays the same for el and la. Soft z in azul sounds like s across Latin America.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking team shirts
ChatPal
¿Jugamos de azul?
Shall we play in blue?
You
Sí. Mi camiseta es azul.
Yes. My jersey is blue.
ChatPal
¿Y los shorts?
And the shorts?
You
También azules.
Also blue.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blue" in Spanish
Does azul change for gender?
No. Azul stays azul; plural is azules.
How do you say light blue?
Azul claro.
How do you pronounce azul in Latin America?
ah-SOOL, with soft s for z.
Blue shoes?
Zapatos azules.
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