Delgadez (en. Slimness)

/delɡaˈðeθ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of having little weight in relation to height.
Thinness in some cases can be a sign of good health.
La delgadez en algunos casos puede ser un signo de buena salud.
Quality of a person or thing that is thin.
Her thinness gives her an elegant air.
Su delgadez le da un aire elegante.

Etymology

From the Latin 'delgatus', which means 'thin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

extreme thinness
Condition of being extremely thin.
delgadez extrema
to be a stick
To have a very slender body.
ser un palo

Related Words

thin
Having little width or thickness.
delgado
slender
Being thin and well-shaped.
esbelto
skinny
Being very thin or having little volume.
flaco

Slang Meanings

To be skin and bones
Ever since he started running, he's really skin and bones.
Desde que empezó a correr, realmente está en los huesos.
Skin and bones
After his illness, he ended up like skin and bones.
Después de su enfermedad, quedó como piel y huesos.