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    Amarillentas (en. Yellowish)

    /amaɾiˈʝentas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having a yellowish color, like something that has withered.
    The leaves of the trees in autumn turn yellowish.
    Las hojas de los árboles en otoño se vuelven amarillentas.
    Referring to a pale shade of yellow, often associated with decomposition.
    The paint on the wall has turned yellowish over time.
    La pintura de la pared se ha puesto amarillenta con el tiempo.
    Said of something that loses its vibrancy and turns a yellowish color.
    The flowers in the garden look yellowish due to lack of water.
    Las flores del jardín se ven amarillentas debido a la falta de agua.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'amarillo', which comes from the Latin 'amarĭllus', a diminutive of 'amare', related to the color yellow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to see everything yellowish
    Indicates that something is in poor condition or deteriorated.
    ver todo amarillento
    yellowing books
    Refers to old books whose pages have lost color and become fragile.
    libros amarillentos
    yellowed leaves
    Describes leaves that are dry or in the process of decomposition.
    hojas amarillentas

    Related Words

    yellow
    Color between green and orange in the spectrum that is bright and cheerful.
    amarillo
    yellowish
    The quality of being a bit yellow.
    amarillento
    leaves
    Flat and green parts of plants, which can turn yellowish over time.
    hojas

    Slang Meanings

    Derogatory to describe something old or in poor condition.
    That chair is already very yellowish, better buy another one.
    Esa silla ya está muy amarillenta, mejor compra otra.
    Refers to a pessimistic attitude.
    Don't be so yellowish, everything will get better soon.
    No seas tan amarillenta, todo mejorará pronto.