claros
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clear
A glass of clear water represents 'claros' in the sense of being transparent.
claros(adjective)
clear
?transparent or easy to understand
,light-colored
?describing shades like light blue or light green
bright
?filled with light
,obvious
?something that is evident
π In Action
Los colores claros me gustan mΓ‘s para la sala.
A1I like light colors better for the living room.
Tus puntos son muy claros.
A2Your points are very clear.
Hoy tendremos cielos claros todo el dΓa.
A1Today we will have clear skies all day.
π‘ Grammar Points
Matching the Group
Use 'claros' when you are describing more than one thing, and those things are either all masculine or a mix of masculine and feminine.
β Common Pitfalls
Color Confusion
Mistake: "azules claro"
Correction: azules claros
β Usage Tips
Describing Eyes
If someone has blue, green, or hazel eyes, you can simply say they have 'ojos claros' instead of naming the specific color.
A sunlit clearing in a forest illustrates 'claros' as open spaces.
claros(noun)
clearings
?open spaces in a forest
,gaps
?breaks in clouds or trees
highlights
?the light areas in a painting or photo
π In Action
Hay algunos claros entre las nubes.
B1There are some gaps between the clouds.
Caminamos por los claros del bosque.
B2We walked through the clearings in the forest.
π‘ Grammar Points
Naming the Space
In this case, 'claros' isn't describing something else; it is the thing itself (the space or the gap).
β Usage Tips
Weather Reports
You will often hear weather presenters say 'nubes y claros,' which means it will be partly cloudy with sunny intervals.
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: claros
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'claros' to describe the color of something?
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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'.