bright colors

[/braɪt ˈkʌlərz/]
noun phrase
cores vibrantes
1. vivid, luminous hues that are highly visible and intense in appearance
The artist used bright colors to make the painting stand out on the gallery wall.
O artista usou cores vibrantes para fazer a pintura se destacar na parede da galeria.
2. cheerful and eye-catching pigments that reflect high levels of light
Children are often attracted to bright colors in toys and clothing.
As crianças costumam ser atraídas por cores vibrantes em brinquedos e roupas.
3. saturated colors with high levels of saturation and value
The tropical flowers displayed bright colors ranging from neon pink to electric blue.
As flores tropicais exibiam cores vibrantes que variavam de rosa neon a azul elétrico.
In Brazilian culture, bright colors hold significant importance, particularly in Carnival celebrations where they symbolize joy, diversity, and cultural expression. This contrasts with more reserved color palettes in some European contexts. In the USA, bright colors are frequently associated with energy, optimism, and innovation, especially in marketing and design industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vivid colorsvibrant colorsluminous colorsintense colorsbold colors
Antonyms / Antônimos
dull colorsmuted colorspale colorsdark colorsdrab colors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cores vibrantes
Most common term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cores vibrantes / cores alegres
Often used to describe the colorful aesthetic of Carnival decorations
São Paulo
cores vibrantes / cores vivas
Preferred in design and marketing contexts
Portugal
cores vivas / cores luminosas
Slightly different preference; 'vivas' is common in European Portuguese

Related Words

huesaturationluminositypigmentchromaticpalette

Related Idioms & Phrases

paint the town bright colors - celebrate colorfully
see the world in bright colors - have an optimistic outlook
a splash of bright colors - a vibrant addition to something
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