Bronceado (en. Tanned)
/bɾonθeˈaðo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Darker skin tone due to sun exposure.
After the vacation, her tan was enviable.
Después de las vacaciones, su bronceado era envidiable.
Result of tanning the skin with specific products.
Artificial tanning has become very popular in recent decades.
El bronceado artificial se ha vuelto muy popular en las últimas décadas.
Etymology
The term comes from 'bronze', which describes a golden or brown color.
Common Phrases and Expressions
natural tan
Tan obtained exclusively from sun exposure.
bronceado natural
artificial tan
Tan achieved through lotions or tanning beds.
bronceado artificial
to maintain the tan
Taking care of the skin to preserve the dark color.
mantener el bronceado
Related Words
bronze
Golden-colored metal used to describe the color of tanned skin.
bronce
toasted
Tone similar to a tan, resulting from sun exposure.
tostado
skin
Tissue that covers the body and can display different shades.
piel
Slang Meanings
To be tanned by the sun
That guy is well-tanned; he must have spent hours at the beach.
Ese tipo está bien bronceado, debe haber pasado horas en la playa.
Chocolatey
Look at that tan; it looks like chocolate!
¡Mira ese bronceado, parece un chocolate!