red
word
/ˈɹɛd/
red
/ɹˈɛd/
red
Definition
A color like the color of blood or ripe tomatoes. It is one of the primary colors and is often used to show warning or importance.
Usage & Nuances
'Red' is both a noun and adjective. Collocations: 'red wine', 'red flag', 'red hair'. In some contexts, 'red' can symbolize danger, passion, or political movements. Be careful not to confuse with 'read' (the verb, pronounced differently).
Spanish: rojo - rojaPortuguese (BR): vermelho - vermelhaPortuguese (PT): vermelho - vermelhaChinese (Simplified): 红色Chinese (Traditional): 紅色Hindi: लालArabic: أحمرBengali: লালRussian: красныйJapanese: 赤 - 赤いVietnamese: đỏKorean: 빨간색 - 빨강Turkish: kırmızıUrdu: سُرخ - لالIndonesian: merah
Example Sentences
He stopped when the light turned red.
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Can you pass me that red pen?
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The sky turned red at sunset, it was beautiful.
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My favorite color is red.
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She wore a red dress.
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The apple is red.
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