Vermelhos

Vermelhos is the plural form of vermelho, the Portuguese adjective meaning red. The term can refer to things that are red in color or, more broadly, to groups or labels associated with the color red. In everyday language ver melhos can describe objects (frutas vermelhas, roupas vermelhas) or be used metaphorically to imply heat, urgency, or passion.

In color usage, vermelho covers a range of hues from bright scarlet to deep crimson. It is a prominent color in flags, uniforms, and branding, and it often carries symbolic meanings related to warmth, energy, danger, or love. The word appears in design, art, and fashion as a standard color descriptor.

Politically and historically, vermelhos has been used to refer to leftist or communist movements in many Portuguese-speaking contexts. The term can appear in journalism and political rhetoric as a label for such groups, with connotations that vary by period and context—from neutral descriptions to pejorative or polemical usage.

In cultural discourse, the plural often arises in discussions of sports teams with red colors, national symbols, or literary references to the symbol of red. As a common vocabulary item, vermelhos functions as a straightforward way to describe red things or to refer to groups associated with that color in a given cultural setting.