Delgadas (en. Thin)

/del'gadas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is narrow or fine.
The branches of the tree are thin.
Las ramas del árbol son delgadas.
That requires little space in its dimensions.
I bought some thin sheets for the summer.
Compre unas sábanas delgadas para el verano.
That presents a slight physical constitution.
She has thin and long legs.
Ella tiene piernas delgadas y largas.

Etymology

From Latin 'delicatus', meaning 'delicate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thin as a thread
It is said of something extremely thin.
delgadas como un hilo
thin legs
Refers to legs that are narrow or fine.
piernas delgadas
thin woman
Description of a woman with little body mass.
mujer delgada

Related Words

thinness
Condition of being thin.
delgadez
to lose weight
To make a person or thing thinner.
adelgazar
slender
That is thin and has a good figure.
esbelto

Slang Meanings

Skinny
That girl is very skinny.
Esa chica es muy flaquita.
Slim girl with wide hips
Although she has wide hips, her waist is thin.
Aunque es caderona, su cintura es delgada.