How to Say "canary yellow" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “canary yellow” is “canario” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
color
Examples
Pintó su cuarto de un color canario muy brillante.
She painted her room a very bright canary yellow.
Ese vestido canario resalta mucho con tu piel.
That canary-yellow dress really stands out against your skin.
El equipo lleva una camiseta de color canario.
The team wears a canary-yellow jersey.
Color Phrases
When you use 'color' before 'canario' (e.g., 'un coche color canario'), the word 'canario' doesn't change to plural even if the cars are plural.
Overusing 'Canario'
Mistake: “Quiero una manzana canaria.”
Correction: Quiero una manzana amarilla. (Use 'canario' only for that specific bright, bird-like yellow, not for everything yellow.)
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