red
Red is the color at the end of the visible spectrum of light, often associated with things like fire or blood. As a noun, it refers to the specific hue itself or a substance used to create that color.
Exemplos
3 de 5The artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.
The artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.
Scientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.
Scientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.
Hey, do you think this red looks okay on me?
Hey, do you think this red looks okay on me?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Visualize a 'Red' fire engine parked next to your 'Bed'—the words rhyme and fire engines are always red.
Quiz rápido
The stop sign is painted a bright ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: red
Exemplos
The artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.
everydayThe artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.
Scientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.
academicScientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.
Hey, do you think this red looks okay on me?
informalHey, do you think this red looks okay on me?
The official flag incorporates a deep red to symbolize bravery.
formalThe official flag incorporates a deep red to symbolize bravery.
Our budget report shows we are currently in the red by five thousand dollars.
businessOur budget report shows we are currently in the red by five thousand dollars.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
in the red
owing money to a bank or losing money
see red
to become very angry
red tape
official rules that seem unnecessary and prevent things from being done quickly
Frequentemente confundido com
Read (the past tense of 'to read') is pronounced exactly the same way but refers to having looked at and understood written words.
Notas de uso
Use 'red' as a noun when referring to the color concept or a specific paint or dye. In finance, 'in the red' is a common metaphorical noun phrase used to describe debt or loss.
Erros comuns
Learners often misspell the color as 'read' because the past tense of the verb 'to read' is a homophone (sounds the same).
Dica de memorização
Visualize a 'Red' fire engine parked next to your 'Bed'—the words rhyme and fire engines are always red.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English word 'rēad', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'red' and is related to the word for blood.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In China, red is a lucky color representing happiness and prosperity, whereas in many Western cultures, it is often used as a warning for danger or to represent passion.
Quiz rápido
The stop sign is painted a bright ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: red
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wonderful
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