How to Say "navy blue" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “navy blue” is “marino” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
used only when paired with 'azul'
Examples
Compró un traje de color azul marino.
He bought a navy blue suit.
El color marino es muy elegante para el invierno.
Navy blue (the marine color) is very elegant for winter.
Used with 'Azul'
When describing the color 'navy blue,' 'marino' almost always follows 'azul' (blue): 'azul marino'. In this specific phrase, 'marino' acts like a modifier and usually stays in the masculine singular form, even if the noun is feminine or plural.
Color Agreement Error
Mistake: “Compré dos camisas azules marinas.”
Correction: Compré dos camisas azul marino. (When describing the color, the compound phrase 'azul marino' often remains fixed, regardless of the number or gender of the shirts.)
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