Brown in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: mah-rrohn
IPA: /ma’ron/

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other meanings

“Marrón” can also be used in some contexts to describe a brownish or dark-colored stain, as well as to describe a difficult or unpleasant task. However, the primary meaning of the word is brown.

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do not confuse with

“Marrón” should not be confused with “morón”, which is a vulgar or slang term that is sometimes used to describe a foolish or stupid person.

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mnemonic

One way to remember the meaning of “marrón” is to associate it with the English word “maroon”, which shares a similar sound and meaning.

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idioms

“Estar en marrones” (to be in browns) is an idiom used to describe being in a difficult or unpleasant situation.

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usage

“Marrón” is used to describe the color brown, as well as objects or surfaces that are brown or earth-toned. It is also commonly used as an adjective to describe a difficult or unpleasant situation.

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origin

“Marrón” is a Spanish word that comes from the Latin word “marroneus”, which means “chestnut-colored”.

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marrón info.

Tips to remember “marrón”:
– “Marrón” sounds quite similar to “macaroon,” a type of cookie often brown in color, which might help you associate the word with the color brown.
– You can also think of a “brown maroon” color, where “maroon” sounds like “marrón,” indicating a deep brownish-red; this association can help remember the Spanish word for brown.

Explanations:
– “Marrón” is the standard Spanish word for the color brown. It can be used to describe anything with that color, from clothing to animals.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Café” is also used in many Spanish-speaking regions to refer to the color brown, and it is the direct translation of “coffee,” suggesting the dark brown color of the beverage.
– “Pardo” is another word that can mean a grayish-brown or dusky color and is sometimes used interchangeably with “marrón” or “café.”

Alternate meanings:
– In Spain, “marrón” can also be slang for an annoying or problematic situation (e.g., “Qué marrón” can mean “What a mess” or “What a problem”).
– “Marrón” can also refer to the chestnut fruit, which has a brown shell.

Examples of sentences:
– El oso es completamente marrón. (The bear is completely brown.)
– Prefiero los zapatos marrones en lugar de los negros. (I prefer brown shoes over black ones.)
– Se ha comprado una chaqueta marrón que le sienta muy bien. (He bought a brown jacket that fits him very well.)
– Encontré unas castañas marrones en el parque. (I found some brown chestnuts in the park.)
– Me encontré con un gran marrón en el trabajo hoy. (I encountered a big mess/problem at work today.)

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