roja
“roja” means “red” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
red
Also: crimson, flushed
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Mi bicicleta nueva es roja y negra.
A1My new bicycle is red and black.
La capa roja de Caperucita es famosa.
A2Little Red Riding Hood's red cloak is famous.
Ella tiene los ojos rojos por el cansancio.
B1She has red eyes from tiredness.
red card
Also: red
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El delantero recibió la roja por protestar al árbitro.
B2The striker received the red card for arguing with the referee.
Le sacaron la roja y su equipo se quedó con diez jugadores.
B2They gave him the red card and his team was left with ten players.
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Comes from the Latin word *russeus*, meaning 'reddish' or 'rust-colored'. It shares an ancient root with words for rust and rubies, emphasizing the deep, earthy quality of the color.
First recorded: Pre-10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I see 'rojo' and 'roja'? Which one is right?
Both are correct! They mean the same color ('red'), but they depend on the gender of the thing you are describing. If you are describing a masculine thing (like a book, 'el libro'), use 'rojo'. If you are describing a feminine thing (like a flower, 'la flor'), use 'roja'. This is called 'gender agreement'.
Does 'roja' have a plural form?
Yes, to describe more than one feminine thing, you simply add an 's' to make it 'rojas'. Example: 'Las luces son rojas' (The lights are red).