rojo
adjectiveCEFR A1High frequency
What does “rojo” mean in English?
red
Example sentences
La manzana es roja.
The apple is red.
El coche rojo es mío.
The red car is mine.
Las flores rojas son bonitas.
The red flowers are pretty.
How to use it
Rojo means 'red'. As a colour adjective ending in -o, it agrees with the noun in gender and number: rojo, roja, rojos, rojas. Usually placed after the noun (la manzana roja).
Common mistake
English colours don't agree with the noun; Spanish ones ending in -o always do. 'La manzana es rojo' is wrong — say 'roja'.