What is the Spanish word for "purple"?

Learn how to say "purple" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

purple

Spanish

púrpura

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Alternative translations of "purple"

morado
violeta

Examples of how to use "purple" in Spanish

English
Purple is my favorite color.
Spanish
El púrpura es mi color favorito.
English
She wore a purple dress to the party.
Spanish
Ella llevó un vestido morado a la fiesta.
English
The purple flower smelled sweet in the garden.
Spanish
La flor morada olía dulce en el jardín.
English
He painted the door a bright purple color.
Spanish
Él pintó la puerta de un color morado brillante.
English
Purple grapes hung heavy on the vine.
Spanish
Las uvas moradas colgaban pesadas en la vid.

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