coral
“coral” means “coral” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
coral
Also: coral (color)
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Vimos muchos peces de colores en el arrecife de coral.
A2We saw many colorful fish in the coral reef.
Ella compró un collar hecho de coral rojo.
B1She bought a necklace made of red coral.
El vestido es de un tono coral muy suave.
B2The dress is a very soft coral shade.
choral
Also: ensemble
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Fuimos a un concierto coral en la catedral.
B1We went to a choral concert in the cathedral.
La Novena Sinfonía de Beethoven tiene una parte coral impresionante.
B2Beethoven's Ninth Symphony has an impressive choral part.
Esta película es una obra coral con muchos protagonistas.
C1This movie is an ensemble piece with many protagonists.
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'the coral reef'?
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The word 'coral' for the sea creature comes from the Latin 'corallium'. The word 'coral' meaning music for a choir comes from the Latin 'choralis', which in turn comes from 'chorus' (choir).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'coral' always masculine?
When it's a noun referring to the sea organism or the color, yes: 'el coral'. When it's an adjective meaning 'choral', it doesn't change its form regardless of the gender of the noun it describes.
How do I say 'coral-colored' in Spanish?
You can say 'de color coral' or simply use 'coral' as an adjective after the noun: 'una blusa coral'.
Is 'coral' the same as 'coro'?
No. 'Coro' is the group of people (the choir), while 'coral' describes things related to that group (like choral music).