Blancos (en. Whites)

/ˈblaŋ.kos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
English: People belonging to a predominantly light-skinned racial group.
English: Most of the students were white.
La mayoría de los estudiantes eran blancos.
English: Color perceived as the most luminous and pure.
English: The walls of the room were white.
Las paredes de la sala eran blancas.

Etymology

English: From Latin 'blancus', meaning 'brilliant' or 'white.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: the butt of the joke
English: People who are the target of a joke.
blancos de la broma
English: easy target
English: Someone who is an easy or vulnerable target.
blanco fácil
English: clean slate
English: Something immaculate or spotless.
blanco limpio

Related Words

English: whiteness
English: Quality of being white or clarity.
blancura
English: to whiten
English: To make white or lighter.
blanquear
English: snow white
English: A shade of very pure white.
blanco nieve

Slang Meanings

English: A person inexperienced in an area, often used in youth culture contexts.
English: That guy is a target in the game.
Ese chico es un blanco en el juego.
English: Referring to someone from a privileged class.
English: That family is considered a target in society.
Esa familia es considerada un blanco en la sociedad.