scarlet

BrE /ˈskær.lət/ AmE /ˈskær.lɪt/

adjective en → es

1 COLOR [attributive, predicative] B2

a bright red colour, like the colour of blood or cherries

escarlata, carmesí

  • scarlet + noun

Collocations scarlet letter · scarlet fever

  • She was wearing a scarlet dress.

    Ella llevaba un vestido escarlata.

2 HISTORY [attributive] C1

a bright red cloth that was used in the past as a symbol of high rank or importance, especially for military officers

paño escarlata

  • scarlet + noun

Collocations scarlet coat · scarlet uniform

  • The general wore a scarlet uniform.

    El general llevaba un uniforme escarlata.