Inklingo

claros

KLAH-rohs/ˈkla.ɾos/

claros means clear in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

clear, light-colored

Also: bright, obvious
A glass of perfectly clear, sparkling water sitting on a simple wooden table.

📝 In Action

Los colores claros me gustan más para la sala.

A1

I like light colors better for the living room.

Tus puntos son muy claros.

A2

Your points are very clear.

Hoy tendremos cielos claros todo el día.

A1

Today we will have clear skies all day.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • luminosos (bright)
  • evidentes (obvious)

Antonyms

  • oscuros (dark)
  • turbios (cloudy/murky)

Common Collocations

  • ojos claroslight-colored eyes
  • conceptos clarosclear concepts

clearings, gaps

Also: highlights
NounmB1
An open grassy space in the middle of a dense green forest with sunlight streaming down.

📝 In Action

Hay algunos claros entre las nubes.

B1

There are some gaps between the clouds.

Caminamos por los claros del bosque.

B2

We walked through the clearings in the forest.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • espacios (spaces)
  • huecos (holes/gaps)

Antonyms

  • sombras (shadows)
  • espesura (thick brush)

Common Collocations

  • claros y sombrashighlights and shadows
  • abrirse clarosto clear up (for weather)

Idioms & Expressions

  • claros y oscurosa situation with both good and bad aspects

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "claros" in Spanish:

clearingsgapshighlightslight-colored

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: claros

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'claros' to describe the color of something?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'clarus,' which meant bright, shining, or clear to the ear (loud).

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: clearItalian: chiaroFrench: clair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'claros' for female objects?

No. For a group of female objects (like 'camisas'), you must use 'claras'. Use 'claros' for masculine groups (like 'pantalones') or mixed groups.

Is 'claros' ever a verb?

No, 'claros' is either a description (adjective) or a thing (noun). If you want to say 'to make clear,' use the verb 'aclarar'.