Blancura (en. Whiteness)

/blanˈkuɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of being white.
The whiteness of the snow is dazzling.
La blancura de la nieve es deslumbrante.
Purity or innocence.
Her whiteness inside was evident in her behavior.
Su blancura dentro era evidente en su comportamiento.
Immaculate or clean appearance.
The dress had a whiteness that made it stand out.
El vestido tenía una blancura que lo hacía destacar.

Etymology

From Latin 'blancura', which comes from 'blancus', meaning white.

Common Phrases and Expressions

whiteness of the snow
It refers to the purity and beauty of the snow.
blancura de la nieve

Related Words

white
Opposite color to black, associated with light and purity.
blanco
to whiten
To make something white or whiter.
blanquear

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person with very light skin.
That girl has a whiteness that stands out.
Esa chica tiene una blancura que resalta.
Description of something extremely clean.
That house has an impressive whiteness, it looks new.
Esa casa tiene una blancura impresionante, parece nueva.