Amarillento (en. Yellowish)

/amaɾiˈʝento/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

That has a yellowish or slightly yellow tone.

The paper was yellowish due to the passage of time.

El papel estaba amarillento debido al paso del tiempo.

Refers to something that loses its original color and acquires a yellowish hue.

Teeth can become yellowish if not properly cared for.

Los dientes pueden volverse amarillentos si no se cuidan adecuadamente.

Describes a color that is lighter than pure yellow.

The dress was of a very soft yellowish tone.

El vestido era de un tono amarillento muy suave.

Characteristic of something that shows signs of wear or aging.

The pages of the book were yellowish due to its age.

Las páginas del libro eran amarillentos por su antigüedad.

It derives from 'amarillo', with the suffix '-ento' that indicates a nuance or condition.

yellowing leaves

Leaves of plants that have lost their freshness and are yellowish in color.

hojas amarillentas

yellowish light

A light that emits a yellowish tone, often warm.

luz amarillenta

yellowish tone

A hue or color that tends toward yellow.

tono amarillento

yellow

Primary color associated with the sun and joy.

amarillo

golden

Color that resembles gold, a mix of yellow and shine.

dorado

pale

Lacking intensity of color, it may appear yellowish.

pálido

Tone that indicates something old or in poor condition.

That book is so old that its pages are almost yellowish.

Ese libro es tan viejo que sus páginas son casi amarillentas.

Colloquially used to describe someone who looks sick or unhealthy.

After the illness, he looked a bit yellowish.

Después de la enfermedad, se veía un poco amarillento.