azul-celeste

See also: azul celeste

Portuguese

Etymology

From azul (“blue”) +‎ celeste (“celestial, heavenly”).

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /aˌzuw.seˈlɛs.t͡ʃi/ [aˌzuʊ̯.seˈlɛs.t͡ʃi]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /aˌzuw.seˈlɛs.t͡ʃi/ [aˌzuʊ̯.seˈlɛs.t͡ʃi]
  • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA^(key): /aˌzuw.seˈlɛʃ.t͡ʃi/ [aˌzuʊ̯.seˈlɛʃ.t͡ʃi]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /aˌzuw.seˈlɛs.te/ [aˌzuʊ̯.seˈlɛs.te]

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ɐˌzul.sɨˈlɛʃ.t(ɨ)/ [ɐˌzuɫ.sɨˈlɛʃ.t(ɨ)]

Adjective

azul-celeste m or f (plural (Portugal) azul-celestes or (Brazil) azul-celeste)

1. sky blue

Usage notes

• Note the difference in adjectival vs. nominal plural and in adjectival plural between Portugal and Brazil (per Priberam).

Noun

azul-celeste m (plural azuis-celestes)

1. sky blue

See also

Colors in Portuguese · cores (layout · text)

branco, alvo, cândido	cinza, gris, cinzento	preto, negro, atro
vermelho, encarnado, rubro, salmão; carmim	laranja, cor-de-laranja; castanho, marrom	amarelo, lúteo; creme, ocre
verde-limão	verde, verde claro
ciano, turquesa; azul-petróleo	azul céu, azul-celeste	azul,índigo, anil
violeta, lilás	magenta; roxo, púrpura	rosa, cor-de-rosa, rosa-choque