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    Enjuto (en. Thin)

    /enˈxu.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Definition: Refers to a person or animal that is very thin.
    Example Sentence: That cat is so thin it looks like paper.
    Ese gato está tan enjuto que parece un papel.
    Definition: Used to describe something that is scarce or insufficient.
    Example Sentence: The salary he receives is thin, it barely suffices.
    El salario que recibe es enjuto, apenas le alcanza.
    Definition: Expresses a notable lack of material or substance.
    Example Sentence: The bouquet of flowers looked wilted after a month without water.
    El ramo de flores se veía enjuto tras un mes sin agua.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Old Spanish 'enjuto', with roots in Latin 'injustus', meaning 'unjust' or 'without substance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: to be enjuto
    Meaning: To be in a difficult situation due to lack of resources.
    estar enjuto
    Common Phrase: skinny man
    Meaning: Refers to a very thin man.
    hombre enjuto

    Related Words

    Related Word: enjutar
    Description: To make something or someone become thin.
    enjutar
    Related Word: enjute
    Description: State of extreme thinness.
    enjute

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Refers to someone who is very thin.
    Example: That kid is so thin, he needs to eat more.
    Ese chaval está enjuto, necesita comer más.
    Slang Meaning: Used to describe situations where there is a lack of something.
    Example: At this party, the food is scarce, there's hardly anything to eat.
    En esta fiesta hay comida enjuta, apenas hay que comer.