coloured

• Forma británica y ortografía alternativa de 'colored', que significa tener color o estar teñido, o que se refiere históricamente a personas de ascendencia mixta, ahora considerada anticuada u ofensiva en muchos contextos.

An older spelling of 'colored', now considered dated or offensive in many contexts; historically used to describe something having color or to refer to a person of mixed racial heritage.

1. Having a specific colorA2formal

   Possessing a particular color or hue; often used in combination with another word.

   coloreado

   • She wore a brightly coloured dress to the party.
   • The artist used many coloured pencils for the drawing.
   • The leaves turned a deep red colour in autumn.

   Sinónimosdyedshadedstained

   Antónimosachromaticcolorlesshuelessuncoloured

2. Biased or partialB2formal

   Showing favoritism or prejudice towards one person, group, or side over another.

   parcial, tendencioso

   • The report was coloured by the author's personal opinions.
   • His judgement was coloured by his past experiences.
   • The news coverage was coloured in favor of the incumbent candidate.

   Sinónimosdistortedjaundicedone-sidedpartialpartisanprejudicedslantedtendentious

   Antónimosfairimpartialneutralobjectiveunbiased

3. Artificially produced colorB1formal

   Describing a color that is not natural but has been created or enhanced artificially.

   color artificialmente producido

   • The drink was artificially coloured with a bright blue dye.
   • Many candies are coloured with synthetic additives.
   • The fabric was coloured using a chemical process.

   Sinónimosdyedpaintedstained

   Antónimosnaturaluncoloreduncoloured

4. Having dark skin pigmentationB2formal

   Describing a person with skin rich in melanin pigments; a term used to describe race or ethnicity.

   de color

   • The term 'coloured' is considered outdated and potentially offensive in many contexts.
   • In South Africa, 'Coloured' is a specific ethnic classification.
   • The author wrote about the experiences of coloured communities in the region.

   Sinónimosblackdark-skinnednon-white

• Añadir o aplicar color a algo, o influir o distorsionar algo de una manera determinada, como una percepción o un relato.

A verb meaning to add or apply color to something, or to influence or distort something in a particular way.

1. Add color to somethingA1formalamerican

   To apply color to something, such as a drawing or fabric.

   colorear

   • She colored the picture with bright crayons.
   • He colored the walls of his room blue.
   • The children love to color in their coloring books.

   Sinónimoscolorizedyepaintpigmentshadestaintingetintwash

   Antónimosbleachdecolorizefadepalewhiten

2. Influence or distortB2formal

   To influence someone's opinion or judgment, often in a biased way.

   Influir o distorsionar la opinión

   • His personal experiences colored his view of the situation.
   • Don't let your emotions color your decision.
   • The media coverage colored public perception of the event.

   Sinónimosbiasdistortinfluenceprejudiceskewslantswaytainttwistwarp

3. Blush or become redB2informal

   To become red in the face due to embarrassment or emotion.

   Sonrojarse

   • She colored slightly when he complimented her.
   • He colored with embarrassment after the mistake.
   • The child colored at the unexpected attention.

   Sinónimosblushcrimsonflushredden

   Antónimosblanchbleachpalewhiten

Variantes phrasalcolor in