How to Say "ruddy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ruddy” is “rojo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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complexion
Examples
Compré una bufanda roja para el invierno.
I bought a red scarf for the winter.
Las luces del semáforo estaban rojas, tuvimos que parar.
The traffic lights were red, we had to stop.
Tiene los ojos rojos de tanto frotárselos.
He has red eyes from rubbing them so much.
Matching the Ending
'Rojo' changes its ending to match the noun it describes. Use 'rojo' or 'rojos' for masculine words, and 'roja' or 'rojas' for feminine words.
Forgetting the Feminine Form
Mistake: “La flor es rojo.”
Correction: The correct form is 'La flor es roja.' Always make sure the descriptive word ends in -a if the thing is feminine.
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