ocre means ocher — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: August 22, 2025
ocre
adjective • /[OH-kreh]/
ocher
Example:
El atardecer tiñó el cielo de ocre cálido.
The sunset dyed the sky in warm ocher.
🧠 What does ocre mean?
Ocre is a Spanish adjective that describes a pale yellowish-brown color, like the pigment derived from clay. It evokes a sense of earthiness, warmth, and natural beauty. Think of the hues of autumn leaves, desert landscapes, or ancient pottery.
📚 Extra examples
- Las paredes de la casa eran de un color ocre suave.
The walls of the house were a soft ocher color. - El paisaje ocre del desierto se extendía hasta el horizonte.
The ocher landscape of the desert stretched to the horizon. - La artista mezcló pigmentos para crear un tono ocre intenso.
The artist mixed pigments to create a deep ocher hue.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'ocre' comes from the Latin 'ochra', which ultimately derives from the Greek 'ōkhros', also meaning 'pale yellow'.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "ocre"
Synonyms: amarillento, pardo amarillento, color tierra
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