amarillo

Amarillo is the Spanish word for yellow. It is used as an adjective to describe a broad spectrum of yellow hues, from pale straw to golden, and appears in everyday language, art, design, and fashion in Spanish-speaking communities. In addition to its color sense, amarillos can be used descriptively for plants, fruits, animals, and other objects that display yellow coloration.

As a proper noun, Amarillo designates places and institutions. The best-known example is Amarillo, Texas, a city in the Texas Panhandle that serves as a regional center for transportation, commerce, and services. The name also appears in local landmarks, schools, and businesses throughout the area.

In cuisine, the term occurs in ají amarillo, a yellow chili pepper native to the Andes and central to Peruvian cooking. The pepper is commonly used to provide bright heat and a fruity aroma in sauces, soups, and dishes.

The word amarillo also appears in other Spanish-language contexts to describe things with a yellow appearance, such as flowers, minerals, or traffic signals. Its usage reflects general methods in Romance languages for forming color adjectives and naming colors across different domains.