How to Say ‘What color do you want the flowers?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿De qué color quiere las flores?
deh keh koh-LOR KYEH-reh lahs FLOH-rehs
[deh keh koh-LOR KYEH-reh lahs FLOH-rehs]
Phrase Breakdown
¿De qué color
deh keh koh-LOR
What color
This chunk opens the question. Say 'deh-KEH-ko-LOR' with the 'u' in 'qué' silent.
¿De qué color es el vestido?
What color is the dress?
Words in this phrase
De
[deh]
of
A preposition that links nouns, often meaning “of” or “about.”
En «cultura de trabajo», «de» conecta las dos ideas.
In “work culture,” “de” connects the two ideas.
qué
[keh]
what
An interrogative word used in questions to ask for specific information.
Uso «qué» para hacer una pregunta clara.
I use “what” to ask a clear question.
color
[koh-LOR]
color
Masculine noun for a hue or shade.
Me gusta el color rojo.
I like the color red.
quiere las flores?
KYEH-reh lahs FLOH-rehs
do you (formal) want the flowers?
'Quiere' sounds like 'KYEH-reh'. Keep 'las flores' together and tap the 'r' in 'flores' lightly.
¿Dónde quiere las flores?
Where do you want the flowers?
Words in this phrase
quiere
[KYEH-reh]
you want (formal)
Formal 'usted' form of 'querer', used politely with customers.
¿Usted quiere azúcar?
Do you want sugar?
las
[lahs]
the
Plural definite article used with plural nouns like 'gracias.'
"las" palabras de tu mensaje fueron muy profesionales.
The words in your message were very professional.
flores
[FLOH-rehs]
flowers
Plural of 'flor', flowers used for decoration or gifts.
Le regalé flores a mi esposa.
I gave my wife flowers.
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