color
[/ˈkʌlər/ (US), /ˈkʌlə/ (UK)]
noun, verbpl: colors
cor
1. the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light
The color of the sky is blue.
A cor do céu é azul.
2. skin pigmentation, especially with reference to race
People of all colors live in this community.
Pessoas de todas as cores vivem nesta comunidade.
3. a substance used to impart color to something
She used food color to decorate the cake.
Ela usou corante para decorar o bolo.
4. to apply color to something; to paint or dye
The children colored the picture with crayons.
As crianças coloriram o desenho com giz de cera.
5. to influence or affect something's character or appearance
His experience colored his perspective on the issue.
Sua experiência influenciou sua perspectiva sobre o assunto.
In Brazil, 'cor' is commonly used in census and demographic contexts to classify race/ethnicity (branco, preto, pardo, amarelo, indígena). In the USA, 'color' is frequently used in formal and social contexts related to race and identity, particularly in phrases like 'people of color.' The word carries significant historical weight in discussions of civil rights and diversity in both cultures.
NYC Slang
color can refer to ethnic or racial identity in diverse NYC contexts; phrases like 'person of color' are common in social discourse
Related Idioms & Phrases
to show one's true colors - mostrar a verdadeira face
a color blind - daltônico
off color - inapropriado, de mau gosto
flying colors - com louvor, com sucesso
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