violeta
“violeta” means “violet” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
violet, purple
Also: purplish
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Mi color favorito es el violeta.
A1My favorite color is violet.
Ella tiene una bicicleta violeta.
A1She has a violet bicycle.
El cielo se volvió violeta durante el atardecer.
B1The sky turned violet during the sunset.
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Las violetas crecen en el jardín en primavera.
A2Violets grow in the garden in the spring.
Este perfume huele a violetas frescas.
B1This perfume smells like fresh violets.
Me regaló un pequeño ramo de violetas silvestres.
B2He gave me a small bouquet of wild violets.
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How would you say 'the violet shirt' (la camisa)?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'viola,' which was the name for the same small, purple flower. It has been used in Spanish for centuries to describe both the plant and the color of its petals.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'violeta' the same as 'morado'?
Not exactly. 'Morado' is the general word for purple. 'Violeta' is usually a lighter, more specific shade, like the flower.
Is it 'el violeta' or 'la violeta'?
It depends! Use 'el violeta' when talking about the color itself as a concept. Use 'la violeta' when talking about the flower.
Does 'violeta' ever end in 'o'?
No. Unlike colors like 'rojo' or 'negro,' 'violeta' never changes to 'violeto,' even when describing masculine nouns.