Colours are part of our daily life — from describing clothes to painting vivid pictures in conversation. Learning them in Catalan will not only help you communicate more naturally but also bring you closer to the language’s culture and personality. On this page, you can explore the most common colours in Catalan, each with audio so you can perfect your pronunciation.
Why Colours Are A Great Starting Point
When learning a new language, starting with colours is both practical and motivating. You can quickly use them in everyday contexts — commenting on the weather, ordering flowers, or talking about your favourite team’s shirt. In Catalan, colour words are straightforward to learn and often appear in idiomatic expressions.
Basic Colours In Catalan
Below is a table of the main colours in Catalan with audio pronunciation. Listen to each word as many times as you need and repeat it out loud — this will help you build confidence in speaking.
| English | Catalan with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Red | vermell |
| Pink | rosa |
| Orange | taronja |
| Yellow | groc |
| Brown | marró |
| Blue | blau |
| Purple | porpra |
| Green | verd |
| White | blanc |
| Black | negre |
| Grey | gris |
Tips For Learning Colours Faster
- Use real-life objects — label items at home with their Catalan colour names.
- Combine with nouns — instead of just “vermell” (red), say “cotxe vermell” (red car).
- Listen and repeat — make use of the audio here daily for accurate pronunciation.
Interesting Note
Catalan has more than one common word for purple — porpra is more formal or literary, while lila is very frequent in everyday use. You might also notice that some colours change their ending depending on gender and number to match the noun they describe.
Continue Expanding Your Catalan Vocabulary
Once you master colours, it becomes easier to describe your surroundings and express your style. This is a foundation for learning other useful topics such as clothing, nature, and food vocabulary in Catalan. Keep exploring our free lessons to grow your skills step-by-step.