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    Blanco (en. White)

    /ˈblaŋko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Color that results from the mixture of all colors of light.
    The paper is white.
    El papel es de color blanco.
    Empty or vacant space.
    There is a gap in the speech that needs to be covered.
    Hay un blanco en el discurso que necesita ser cubierto.
    adjective
    That is white in color.
    She wore a white dress.
    Ella llevaba un vestido blanco.
    That has no stains or dirt.
    The shirt is completely white.
    La camisa está completamente blanca.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'blancus', which means 'brilliant' or 'shiny'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blank pages
    Refers to something that has no content or information.
    páginas en blanco
    white days
    Days that are calm or worry-free.
    días blancos
    blank check
    Total freedom to act in one's own way.
    carta blanca

    Related Words

    to bleach
    To make something white or whiter.
    blanquear
    whiteness
    Quality of being white.
    blancura
    whiteness
    State of what is white or has become white.
    blanqueda

    Slang Meanings

    In reference to something that is new or inexperienced.
    He is a rookie in this job.
    Él es un blanco en este trabajo.
    Used to refer to a person who is good at something.
    That play was a surprise, no one saw it coming.
    Esa jugada fue blanca, nadie la vio venir.