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rojos

/RRO-hos/

red

Three large, bright red apples are sitting on a simple wooden table, illustrating the color red.

Since 'rojos' means 'red' (plural, masculine), this image shows multiple items that are red.

rojos(adjective)

mA1

red

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describing multiple masculine items

Also:

crimson

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as a deep shade of red

📝 In Action

Mis zapatos nuevos son rojos.

A1

My new shoes are red.

Los globos rojos volaron muy alto.

A2

The red balloons flew very high.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • carmesíes (crimson)
  • escarlatas (scarlet)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • faroles rojos – red lanterns
  • ojos rojos – red eyes (from crying or lack of sleep)

💡 Grammar Points

Matching the Noun

As an adjective, 'rojos' must always match the thing it describes. Since 'rojos' ends in -os, it describes multiple things that are masculine (like 'libros' or 'coches').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Plural

Mistake: "Using 'rojo' to describe multiple items: 'Los coches rojo'."

Correction: The adjective must also be plural: 'Los coches rojos'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement

In Spanish, colors usually come immediately after the noun they describe: 'los pájaros rojos' (the red birds), not 'los rojos pájaros'.

A collection of simple geometric blocks. Three blocks are prominently red and are slightly clustered together, standing out amongst the other blue and yellow blocks.

'Rojos' can be used as a noun meaning 'the red ones,' referring specifically to the red items in a group.

rojos(noun)

mB1

the red ones

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referring to objects already mentioned

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Reds

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political term for communists or leftists

Also:

stop signals

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traffic lights or signals

📝 In Action

No quiero los azules, dame los rojos.

A2

I don't want the blue ones, give me the red ones.

En las elecciones, los rojos obtuvieron muchos votos.

B2

In the elections, the Reds (leftists) obtained many votes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • izquierdistas (left-wingers)
  • comunistas (communists)

Antonyms

  • azules (the blue ones (referring to objects))
  • derechistas (right-wingers)

💡 Grammar Points

Using Colors as Nouns

You can turn any color into a noun by using an article (like 'los' or 'el'). Here, 'los rojos' means 'the red things' (masculine plural) or 'the red people'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

If you are talking about politics or history, 'los rojos' can carry a strong meaning, often referring to leftist groups, and can sometimes be seen as derogatory depending on the speaker.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: rojos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'rojos' as an adjective?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'rojos' masculine when the color red itself doesn't have a gender?

Colors take on the gender of the noun they are describing. 'Rojos' is used when describing masculine plural nouns, like 'libros' (books) or 'coches' (cars). If you were describing feminine plural nouns, you would use 'rojas' (e.g., 'flores rojas').