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How to Say ‘Dark color’ in Mexican Spanish

Color oscuro

koh-lohr ohs-koo-roh

[koh-lohr ohs-koo-roh]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Oscuro' means 'dark', and is the opposite of 'claro'.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Darker colors can represent mystery and depth in various Mexican cultural contexts.

Phrase Breakdown

Color

[koh-lohr]

Dark color

A color with a darker or more intense shade.

Example

Me gusta el color oscuro de la chaqueta.

I like the dark color of the jacket.

oscuro

[ohs-koo-roh]

Dark

Having a high amount of darkness; not bright.

Example

Las paredes de la habitación son de un color oscuro.

The walls of the room are a dark color.

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