Blanca (en. White)

/ˈblānka/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
It refers to something that has the color white.
The wall of the living room is white.
La pared de la sala es blanca.
It is used to describe a state of cleanliness or purity.
He has a white heart.
Él tiene un corazón blanco.
It refers to the color of certain objects or elements in culture.
Paper dolls are usually white.
Las muñecas de papel suelen ser blancas.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'blanca', which means white.

Common Phrases and Expressions

white light
It refers to light that has no perceptible colors.
luz blanca
white woman
A term used to describe a woman with light skin.
mujer blanca

Related Words

white
Light color, opposite to black.
blanco
snow
Substance that falls in the form of white crystals.
neve
purity
State of being clean or free of impurities.
pureza

Slang Meanings

A term used in some contexts to refer to a person with light skin.
She is very white compared to her friends.
Ella es muy blanca comparada con sus amigos.
In art slang, it is used to describe a blank canvas or work.
The artist has a white canvas ready to be painted.
El artista tiene una tela blanca lista para ser pintada.