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Colors in English

Complete pronunciation guide by @delaroxx

MASTER 25+ COLORS: FROM BASIC TO ADVANCED

🌈 Colors Are Everywhere!

Why colors matter: They're in every conversation! From describing clothes to food, cars to emotions - colors are essential vocabulary.

Daily Life

"I want the red car"

"Where's my blue shirt?"

Shopping

"Do you have it in black?"

"I prefer the green one"

Emotions

"I'm feeling blue" (sad)

"Green with envy" (jealous)

🎯 Learning Strategy: Start with the 9 basic colors, then expand to shades and compound colors. Each color has cultural meanings too!

Master these colors and you'll describe anything in English!

🎨 How to Use This Guide

Hover over any color name to see pronunciation (simplified + IPA)

Click the English color names to see Portuguese translations

Start with the basic colors first - they cover 80% of daily use!

🎯 Basic Colors (Essential)

The 9 most important colors - master these first!

Color English Name Common Uses Cultural Note

🌈 Extended Colors

Additional colors for complete vocabulary

Color English Name Context Example

🎨 Shades & Compound Colors

Describing lighter, darker, and mixed colors

Color English Name Construction Usage

🎮 Color Recognition Game

Click the items that are typically the color mentioned:

Which items are usually RED?