rosas
“rosas” means “roses” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
roses
Also: pink flowers
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Compré doce rosas rojas para mi madre.
A1I bought twelve red roses for my mother.
Las rosas en el jardín huelen maravillosamente.
A2The roses in the garden smell wonderfully.
pink
Also: rose-colored
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Necesito unas cortinas rosas para la habitación de la niña.
A2I need some pink curtains for the girl's room.
Las camisas que compramos son rosas.
B1The shirts we bought are pink.
you graze
Also: you brush against
📝 In Action
Si te acercas demasiado, rosas el muro con el coche.
B2If you get too close, you graze the wall with the car.
Siempre rosas las esquinas cuando pasas por aquí.
B2You always brush against the corners when you pass through here.
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Quick Quiz: rosas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'rosas' as a description of color?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin word *rosa*, which meant the flower itself. This ancient root is why many European languages share similar names for the rose.
First recorded: Pre-Classical Latin (via Greek)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rosas' always used for the color pink?
Yes, 'rosa' is the color pink. When describing multiple feminine items (like 'camisetas' or 'flores'), we use the plural form 'rosas'.
How can I tell the difference between the flower 'rosas' and the verb 'rosas'?
Context is key! If the word is preceded by a noun article (like 'las'), it is the flower/color. If it follows a subject pronoun (like 'Tú') or acts as the main action in a sentence, it is the verb 'to graze'.