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"Rosa" is a form of "rosa", a noun which is often translated as "rose". "Naranja" is a noun which is often translated as "orange". Learn more about the difference between "rosa" and "naranja" below.
la rosa, el rosa()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
la naranja()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).