red

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Politics Informal

n. a person who supports communism or very left-wing political ideas.

n. a person who holds revolutionary socialist or communist views; often capitalized when referring to historical movements.

Español:rojo

“During the revolution, he was known as a committed red.”

“The political tensions of the era led to a widespread fear of reds infiltrating the government bureaucracy.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a glass or bottle of red wine.

n. a variety of wine made from dark-colored grape varieties, typically served at room temperature.

Español:tinto

“Would you like a glass of red with your steak?”

“The sommelier recommended a full-bodied red to complement the rich flavors of the venison.”

A1 · Beginner

adj. having the color of blood or fire.

adj. possessing a hue that resembles the color of blood or the lower end of the visible spectrum.

“She wore a red dress to the party so she would stand out.”

“The red warning light began to flash, indicating that the engine was rapidly overheating.”

A2 · Elementary

adj. having hair that is orange, ginger, or reddish-brown.

adj. describing hair that has a natural orange-brown or copper-toned pigment.

“He has bright red hair and lots of freckles on his face.”

“The genetic trait for red hair is relatively rare in the global population, though more common in certain northern European regions.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. having a face that looks pink or dark because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot.

adj. exhibiting a flushed or rubicund complexion due to physiological factors such as vasodilation or emotional stress.

“His face turned red when he realized he had made a mistake.”

“After the intense workout, her face remained red for nearly an hour as her body temperature gradually returned to normal.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Politics American English

adj. related to the Republican Party in the United States.

adj. denoting a state or region in the United States that predominantly votes for the Republican Party.

“Texas is traditionally considered a red state in presidential elections.”

“Political analysts spent the evening discussing whether the traditionally red district might flip to the opposition.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

interj. a word used to tell someone to stop what they are doing immediately, often for safety.

interj. a signal used to demand an immediate cessation of activity, particularly in high-risk or consensual contexts.

“We agreed to say 'red' if the game became too rough.”

“The participants established a 'red' safe word to ensure that the exercise could be terminated instantly if anyone felt uncomfortable.”