amarillo
“amarillo” means “yellow” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
yellow
Also: pale
📝 In Action
Compré una flor amarilla para mi madre.
A1I bought a yellow flower for my mother.
Todos los taxis en Nueva York son amarillos.
A2All the taxis in New York are yellow.
Después de la enfermedad, se quedó un poco amarillo.
B1After the illness, he looked a little pale (yellowish).
yellow
Also: amber
📝 In Action
El amarillo es el color de la felicidad.
A1Yellow is the color of happiness.
Pintaron la pared de un amarillo brillante.
A2They painted the wall a bright yellow.
Vimos el amarillo en el semáforo y frenamos.
B1We saw the amber/yellow light on the traffic light and braked.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: amarillo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'amarillo' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Vulgar Latin *amarēllus*, which was a diminutive form of the Latin word *amārus* (bitter). This link is thought to be related to the color of bile or certain bitter herbs.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'amarillo' ever mean 'blond' or 'blonde'?
While technically correct, 'amarillo' is rarely used for hair color. The word 'rubio' is much more common and natural for describing blond hair.
How do I make 'amarillo' plural?
You add an '-s' to the end. If the noun is masculine plural, you use 'amarillos' (e.g., 'los libros amarillos'). If the noun is feminine plural, you use 'amarillas' (e.g., 'las luces amarillas').