red

Latin translation: ruber (m), rubra (f), rubrum (n)

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English term or phrase:red
Latin translation:ruber (m), rubra (f), rubrum (n)
Entered by: Flavio Ferri-Benedetti

21:26 Feb 6, 2004
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
English term or phrase: red
I need the translation for the word "red. Used as follows:
The "red" dress.
A "red" apple.
The "red" painting.
Peter Gabriel's song: "Red" Rain.
A "red" couch.
"Red" lipstick.
Thank you!
Sylvia
ruber, rubra, rubrum
Explanation:
Hello Sylvia,

depends on the gender of the noun you apply "red" to.

If it is a masculine noun: ruber
If it is a feminine noun: rubra
If it is a neuter noun: rubrum

Ruber liber: Red book
Rubra rosa: Red rose
Rubrum pelagus: Red sea

Hope this helps!

Flavio

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ruber, rubra, rubrum


Explanation:
Hello Sylvia,

depends on the gender of the noun you apply "red" to.

If it is a masculine noun: ruber
If it is a feminine noun: rubra
If it is a neuter noun: rubrum

Ruber liber: Red book
Rubra rosa: Red rose
Rubrum pelagus: Red sea

Hope this helps!

Flavio

Flavio

Flavio Ferri-Benedetti
Switzerland
Local time: 12:21
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in SpanishSpanish
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Explanation:
Ruber, rubra, rubrum is perfectly alright, but there are more words with the meaning of red:
rubidus, rubida, rubidum
rubicundus, rubicunda, rubicundum (red, reddened)
rufus, rufa, rufum (which is close to reddish, actually)
russus, russa, russum

Krzysztof Laskowski
Local time: 12:21
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish
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