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How do you say "crimson" in Spanish?
carmesí
In Spanish, "crimson" is carmesí.
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Pronunciation
'carmesí' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress.
Grammar notes
carmesí is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Las rosas eran de un carmesí profundo.
The roses were a deep crimson.
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How to remember carmesí
Connect 'carmesí' with The roses were a deep crimson by inventing a tiny story where the sentence 'Las rosas eran de un carmesí profundo.' actually happens to you.
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Questions about carmesí
How do you pronounce carmesí?
'carmesí' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress.
Is carmesí formal or casual?
carmesí is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is carmesí used in Spanish?
carmesí is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Las rosas eran de un carmesí profundo. (The roses were a deep crimson.).
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