purple

• Cor resultante da mistura de vermelho e azul; tom entre o violeta e o púrpura. Pode também designar algo dessa cor.

A color that is a mixture of red and blue.

1. A1formal

   Of a color intermediate between red and blue, like that of lavender or violet.

   Roxo

   • She wore a beautiful purple dress to the party.
   • The sunset turned the sky a deep purple.
   • He painted his room a light shade of purple.

   Sinônimoslavenderlilacmagentamauveorchidplumviolet

2. Royal or imperialB2formal

   Associated with royalty, nobility, or high status, historically because purple dye was expensive.

   Imperial

   • The king wore a purple robe during the ceremony.
   • Purple has long been considered a royal color.
   • The palace was decorated with purple banners.

   Sinônimosimperialregalroyal

• Substantivo que designa a cor intermediária entre o vermelho e o azul, frequentemente associada à realeza, ao luxo ou à criatividade.

A noun referring to a color intermediate between red and blue, often associated with royalty, luxury, or creativity.

1. A1formal

   A color intermediate between red and blue, often associated with royalty, luxury, and creativity.

   Roxo

   • She painted her bedroom a deep shade of purple.
   • The sunset was a beautiful mix of purple and orange.
   • Purple is often considered a royal color.

   Sinônimosamethystheliotropelavenderlilacmauvemulberryorchidplumviolet

2. Symbolic meaningB2formal

   Used to represent royalty, nobility, or high status.

   Significado simbólico

   • The king wore robes of purple to the ceremony.
   • Purple has long been associated with wealth and power.
   • In ancient times, purple dye was extremely rare and expensive.

• Verbo que significa tornar-se ou fazer algo roxo ou púrpura; também pode indicar a ação de colorir com essa cor.

A verb meaning to become or make something purple in color.

1. Become purpleB2formal

   To become or turn purple in color.

   Tornar-se roxo

   • His face purpled with rage during the argument.
   • The sky purpled as the sun set over the horizon.
   • The leaves begin to purple in the autumn chill.

   Sinônimosempurple