Blancas (en. White)

/ˈblaŋkas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Color that results from the combination of all colors of light.
The walls of the house are white.
Las paredes de la casa son blancas.
Something that lacks color or has a very light color.
The white flowers are the most chosen for weddings.
Las flores blancas son las más elegidas para bodas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'blancus', which means 'bright' or 'light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

white pages
It refers to blank sheets, unwritten.
páginas blancas
white shirts
Clothing that is completely white, usually associated with formality.
camisas blancas

Related Words

white
Color without pigment or a mixture of all colors of light.
blanco
neutral
That has no bias towards any color or one in particular.
neutro

Slang Meanings

Abbreviation of 'white cigarette' in informal contexts.
I'm going to smoke a white one after class.
Voy a fumar una blanca después de clase.
It is used to refer to someone who is very innocent or clueless.
She's so naive, she always believes everything she's told.
Es tan blanca, siempre se cree todo lo que le dicen.