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"Orange (color)" in Spanish: naranja
naranja
Orange as a color in Spanish is naranja. It often stays invariable: una camisa naranja. Anaranjado also means orange-colored.
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How to pronounce naranja
Say it
nah-RAHN-hah
/naˈɾan.xa/
nah-RAHN-hah. Soft j like English h. Stress RAHN.
"Orange (color)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| naranja | orange (color) Often invariable after the noun. | Often invariable after the noun. |
| de color naranja | orange-colored Clear color talk. | Clear color talk. |
| anaranjado / anaranjada | orange-colored Adjective that agrees. | Adjective that agrees. |
| naranja fuerte | bright orange Shade. | Shade. |
| una camisa naranja | an orange shirt Clothes. | Clothes. |
How to use naranja in real life
- 1Clothes
Compro una camisa naranja.
I buy an orange shirt.
Naranja after the noun.
- 2Bag
Mi mochila es naranja.
My backpack is orange.
Es naranja.
- 3Shade
Quiero algo de color naranja.
I want something orange-colored.
De color naranja.
Mistakes English speakers make with naranja
Incorrect: Una camisa naranjo.
Correct: Una camisa naranja.
For the color, use naranja, not naranjo.
Incorrect: Un carro naranjas.
Correct: Un carro naranja.
Color naranja usually stays singular after one noun.
Good to know
Naranja names both the fruit and the color. Shop talk often uses de color naranja to keep it clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a backpack
ChatPal
¿Te gusta la naranja?
Do you like the orange one?
You
Sí, la mochila naranja.
Yes, the orange backpack.
ChatPal
También hay azul.
There is also blue.
You
Hoy me llevo naranja.
Today I'll take orange.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Orange (color)" in Spanish
Does naranja change for gender as a color?
Usually no; naranja stays naranja. Anaranjado/a agrees.
Fruit or color?
Same word: naranja. Context decides.
How do you say orange-colored?
De color naranja, or anaranjado/a.
How do you pronounce naranja?
nah-RAHN-hah.
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