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"Gray" in Spanish: gris
gris
Gray in Spanish is gris for both genders. Plural is grises. Say el cielo gris or una chaqueta gris.
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How to pronounce gris
Say it
grees
/ɡɾis/
grees. Soft g. One clear syllable.
"Gray" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| gris | gray Same for masculine and feminine. | Same for masculine and feminine. |
| grises | gray (plural) Plural nouns. | Plural nouns. |
| gris claro | light gray Shade. | Shade. |
| gris oscuro | dark gray Shade. | Shade. |
| de color gris | gray-colored Neutral description. | Neutral description. |
How to use gris in real life
- 1Weather
El cielo está gris.
The sky is gray.
Gris after estar.
- 2Clothes
Uso una chaqueta gris.
I wear a gray jacket.
Gris with feminine noun.
- 3Plural
Los edificios grises son altos.
The gray buildings are tall.
Grises plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with gris
Incorrect: Una casa grisa.
Correct: Una casa gris.
Gris does not take -a for feminine.
Incorrect: Dos carros gris.
Correct: Dos carros grises.
Plural nouns need grises.
Good to know
Good to knowGris stays the same for el and la. Cloudy days across Latin America often get described as cielo gris.
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Checking the weather
ChatPal
¿Sigue gris afuera?
Is it still gray outside?
You
Sí, todo gris.
Yes, all gray.
ChatPal
Lleva paraguas.
Take an umbrella.
You
Con este gris, sí.
With this gray, yes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gray" in Spanish
Does gris change for gender?
No. Gris stays gris; plural is grises.
How do you say light gray?
Gris claro.
How do you pronounce gris?
grees.
Gray buildings?
Edificios grises.
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