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"Colores" is a form of "colores", a plural noun which is often translated as "colored pencils". "Tono" is a form of "tono", a noun which is often translated as "tone". Learn more about the difference between "colores" and "tono" below.
los colores(
koh
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loh
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rehs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. colored pencils (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Nicolás tomó unos colores de su estuche y comenzó a dibujar un águila.Nicolas took some colored pencils from his pencil case and started drawing an eagle.
b. coloured pencils (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
A mi hija le encanta dibujar con colores.My daughter loves drawing with coloured pencils.
c. crayons
Hice el bosquejo con lápiz y lo pinté con colores.I drew the sketch with a pencil and colored it with crayons.
2. (insignia)
a. colors (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Mostramos nuestro apoyo vistiendo los colores de la bandera de Francia.We showed our support wearing the colors of the French flag.
b. colours (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los colores nacionales de Argentina son el celeste y el blanco.The national colours of Argentina are light blue and white.
3. (sports)
a. colors (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Los futbolistas están orgullosos de representar los colores de su equipo.The footballers are proud of representing the colors of their team.
b. colours (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Todos los fanáticos en el estadio vestían los colores de sus equipos.All the fans in the stadium were wearing the colours of their teams.
el color
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (hue)
a. color (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Cambié el color de las paredes a azul marino.I changed the color of the walls to navy blue.
b. colour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mis colores favoritos son el verde y el borgoña.My favorite colours are green and burgundy.
5. (paint)
a. color (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Puse mis colores en la paleta y empecé a pintar.I put my colors to the palette and started to paint.
b. colour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Todos los críticos de arte en la galería elogiaron a María por su uso del color.The art critics at the gallery all praised Maria for her use of colour.
6. (look)
a. color (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El pollo no tiene buen color. Creo que no debemos comerlo.The chicken doesn't have a good color. I don't think we should eat it.
b. colour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El salmón a la parrilla tiene muy buen color y sabe delicioso.The grilled salmon has a great colour and tastes delicious.
7. (race)
a. color (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
En la metrópoli conviven personas de todas las razas y colores.People of every race and color live in the metropolis.
b. colour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El empleador me discriminó por mi sexo y mi color.The employer discriminated against me for my gender and colour.
8. (figurative) (embellishment)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. color (figurative) (United States)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Regionalism used in the United States
Luis siempre le añade detalles y color a sus historias para hacerlas más interesantes.Luis always adds details and color to his stories to make them more interesting.
b. colour (figurative) (United Kingdom)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Carlos estaba maravillado por el sonido y el color del carnaval.Carlos was amazed at the sound and colour of the carnival.
9. (card games)
a. suit
Gana el jugador que junte todas las cartas del mismo color.The player who collects all the cards from the same suit wins.
a. size
En la selva, encontramos unas huellas con el mismo color que las de un elefante.We found footprints in the jungle that were the same size as an elephant's.
a. turmeric
Añádeles un poco de color y agua a las lentejas y déjalas hervir a fuego lento.Add some turmeric and water to the lentils and let them simmer.
el tono(
toh
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noh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. volume
¿Puedes bajar un poco el tono de la música, por favor?Can you turn the volume of the music down a bit, please?
b. tone (of voice)
Habla en un tono más bajo o vas a despertar a los niños.Speak in a lower tone or you'll wake the children up.
a. tone
Intentó poner tono serio, pero no podía dejar de reírse.She tried to speak in a serious tone, but she couldn't stop laughing.
4. (attitude)
a. tone
¡No te atrevas a utilizar ese tono y ese vocabulario conmigo!Don't you dare use that tone and that language when speaking to me!
5. (atmosphere)
a. tone
Durante la entrevista, el tono fue amable y distendido.The tone of the interview was friendly and relaxed.
6. (hue)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Iba con un escote un poco subidito de tono.Her neckline was a bit risqué.
Ese comentario estuvo fuera de tono. Por favor, pide disculpas.That remark was uncalled for. Please apologize.
8. (music)
b. whole step (interval)
Entre fa y sol hay un tono de distancia.The distance between F and G is a whole step.
a. tone
Marque el número al escuchar el tono de discado.Dial the number after you hear the dial tone.
a. tone
El ejercicio regular hace que aumente el tono muscular.Regular exercise increases your muscle tone.
