vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Luz" is a noun which is often translated as "light", and "color" is a noun which is often translated as "color". Learn more about the difference between "luz" and "color" below.
la luz(
loos
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (luminosity)
a. light
La luz del farol entraba por la ventana e iluminaba el cuarto.The light from the streetlight came in through the window and illuminated the room.
2. (device)
a. light
Si enciendes la luz, podrás ver dónde estás.If you turn on the light, you'll see where you are.
3. (power)
el color(
koh
-
lohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (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.
2. (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.
3. (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.
4. (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.
5. (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.
6. (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.
los colores
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.
10. (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.
11. (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.
