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"Rainbow" in Spanish: arcoíris
el arcoíris
A rainbow is el arcoíris (ar-koh-EE-rees). It is masculine: el arcoíris. Write the accent on í. Plural is los arcoíris.
After rain
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How to pronounce arcoíris
Say it
ar-koh-EE-rees
/aɾkoˈiɾis/
ar-koh-EE-rees. Stress EE. Soft final s. Say arcoíris in four beats.
"Rainbow" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el arcoíris | the rainbow Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un arcoíris | a rainbow Spotting one. | Spotting one. |
| ver el arcoíris | to see the rainbow After rain. | After rain. |
| los colores del arcoíris | the colors of the rainbow Kids talk. | Kids talk. |
How to use arcoíris in real life
- 1After rain
Mira el arcoíris allá.
Look at the rainbow over there.
El arcoíris.
- 2Kids
Hay un arcoíris enorme.
There’s a huge rainbow.
Un arcoíris.
- 3Photo
Saco una foto del arcoíris.
I take a photo of the rainbow.
Del arcoíris.
Mistakes English speakers make with arcoíris
Incorrect: La arcoíris es bonito.
Correct: El arcoíris es bonito.
Arcoíris is masculine: el arcoíris.
Incorrect: Vi un arcoiris sin tilde.
Correct: Vi un arcoíris.
Write arcoíris with the accent on í.
Good to know
After storms people point and say ¡mira el arcoíris! Kids learn los colores del arcoíris in school. Keep the written accent: arcoíris.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking at the sky after rain
ChatPal
¿Ves el arcoíris detrás de las nubes?
Do you see the rainbow behind the clouds?
You
Sí. El arcoíris tiene muchos colores.
Yes. The rainbow has many colors.
ChatPal
Saca una foto rápido.
Take a photo quickly.
You
Ya la saqué.
I already took it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rainbow" in Spanish
Is arcoíris masculine?
Yes: el arcoíris.
Does arcoíris need an accent?
Yes: arcoíris with í.
How do you pronounce arcoíris?
ar-koh-EE-rees with stress on EE.
How do I say a rainbow?
Un arcoíris.
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