colored

[/ˈkʌlərd/]

adjective

colorido

1. Having color or colors; not black and white or grayscale

The children drew colored pictures with markers.

As crianças desenharam quadros coloridos com marcadores.

2. Dyed or tinted with color

She wore a colored dress instead of white.

Ela vestia um vestido colorido em vez de branco.

3. [Historical/Offensive] Relating to or denoting a person of mixed race or a Black person (outdated and offensive term)

This usage is now considered offensive and outdated.

Este uso é agora considerado ofensivo e obsoleto.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

colorido

Most common translation for the adjective meaning 'having color'

Portugal

colorido

Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

General Brazilian

pintado

Alternative for 'dyed' or 'tinted'

colored pencils - lápis de cor

colored paper - papel colorido

flying colors - com distinção/sucesso

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