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rojo

adjectiveCEFR A1High frequency

What does “rojo” mean in English?

  1. 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'.

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