Delgado (en. Slim)

/delˈɡaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Having little thickness or width.

This book is very thin.

Este libro es muy delgado.

Referring to a person, who has little weight or build.

She is thin and tall.

Ella es delgada y alta.

In gastronomy, it refers to a fine cut of meat.

I like the thin ham.

Me gusta el jamón delgado.

From the Latin 'delicatus', meaning 'delicate'.

thin as a noodle

Very thin.

delgado como un fideo

thinness

State of being thin.

delgadez

to lose weight

To make something or someone lose weight.

adelgazar

To be at an ideal weight.

After so much exercise, I am now thin.

Después de tanto ejercicio, ahora estoy delgado.

Used to refer to someone on extreme diets.

I am going to get money for the operation, I am very thin.

Voy a sacar dinero para la operación, estoy muy delgado.