rosas
rósas with stress marks
pink (colour)
Also means
Rosas can also mean flower, specifically referring to a rose.
Usage Note
Rosas is the standard word for the color pink and also refers to rose flowers. While it is common in formal contexts, many Filipinos frequently use the English loanword 'pink' in everyday casual conversation.
Examples
" Rosas ang damit ko. "
Natural Translation
My dress is pink.
Literal Translation
Pink the dress my.
" Gusto ko ng kulay rosas. "
Natural Translation
I like the color pink.
Literal Translation
Like I of color pink.
" Pumili siya ng kulay rosas para sa kwarto dahil mas maliwanag at masaya itong tingnan. "
Natural Translation
She chose pink for the room because it looks brighter and more cheerful.
Literal Translation
Chose she of color pink for the room because more bright and happy this to-look-at.
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