El cielo gris, que está frío, muestra muchos pájaros volando.
English: The grey sky, which is cold, shows many birds flying.
gris /ɡɾˈis/ · adjective · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "grey / gray".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Naturaleza y Vida Silvestre
- Source term
- grey / gray
- Translation
- gris
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adjective
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| Dictionary form | gris |
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- gris + noun / It is gris
- Examples
- Es gris.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Naturaleza y Vida Silvestre.
Example Sentences
El cielo está gris hoy por las nubes.
English: The sky is grey today because of the clouds.
Ella llevó un suéter gris a la reunión.
English: She wore a grey sweater to the meeting.
Se le está poniendo canoso a medida que envejece.
English: His hair is turning grey as he gets older.
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