/aˈθul/
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Translation
blue
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
preciosos.
She has beautiful blue eyes.
.
The sky is completely blue today.
.
I am going to paint the walls blue.
camisa .
Wear a blue shirt to the interview.
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The sea was a very strong blue that afternoon.
camisa .
My son is wearing a blue shirt to school.
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