Esbelto (en. Slender)

/esˈβel.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a tall and thin shape, which is attractive.
The model is slender and has a great presence on the runways.
La modelo es esbelta y tiene una gran presencia en pasarelas.
It refers to a stylized and elegant figure.
She wore a dress that accentuated her slender figure.
Lucía un vestido que acentuaba su figura esbelta.
Indicates a thin but healthy physical build.
Despite being slender, Juan has a lot of strength and agility.
A pesar de ser esbelto, Juan tiene mucha fuerza y agilidad.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'exbelētus', which means thin or slender.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slender like a model
It refers to a person who has a very thin figure, similar to that of a model.
esbelto como una modelo
to have a slender figure
It means to have a thin and proportionate body.
tener una figura esbelta
to be slender
It implies being thin and elegant in figure.
ser esbelto

Related Words

thinness
Condition of being thin.
delgadez
elegance
Quality of being elegant, stylish.
elegancia
grace
Smooth and harmonious way of moving or presenting oneself.
gracia

Slang Meanings

To be in shape
Since he started exercising, he looks slimmer than ever.
Desde que empezó a hacer ejercicio, se ve más esbelto que nunca.
Slenderness as a trend
Slenderness has come back into fashion on the runways.
La esbeltez ha vuelto a estar de moda en las pasarelas.