/aˈθul/ ES

/aˈsul/ MX

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Translation

blue

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Word origin

From Arabic lazaward, the name for lapis lazuli, which itself came through Persian. The same source gives English azure.

Origin
Arabic
Root
lazaward
English cognates
azure, lazulite

Grammar

Masc pluralazules

Examples

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She has beautiful blue eyes.

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The sky is completely blue today.

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I am going to paint the walls blue.

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Wear a blue shirt to the interview.

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The sea was a very strong blue that afternoon.

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My son is wearing a blue shirt to school.

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This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 6: azul, varios, esperanza and 7 more words.