light blue

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "light-blue” when used as an adjective.
light blue(
layt
 
blu
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. azul celeste
The intensity of the sun gives the sea a light-blue color.La intensidad del sol le da al mar un color azul celeste.
b. azul claro
How am I supposed to color the sky without a light-blue crayon?¿Cómo voy a colorear el cielo sin un crayón azul claro?
c. celeste
See that girl with the light-blue eyes? I'm going to marry her.¿Ven a esa chica con los ojos celestes? Me voy a casar con ella.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el azul celeste
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Light blue is a very soothing color.El azul celeste es un color muy relajante.
b. el azul claro
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
She's going to paint the nursery light blue.Va a pintar el cuarto del bebé de azul claro.
c. el celeste
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The painting captures the light blue of the sky perfectly.El cuadro captura perfectamente el celeste del cielo.
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