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    Flaca (en. Skinny)

    /ˈflaka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to a woman or girl who has little body volume.
    The model is very skinny, which makes her stand out on the catwalk.
    La modelo es muy flaca, lo que la hace destacar en la pasarela.
    Synonym for weak in certain contexts.
    The plant looks weak and needs more light.
    La planta se ve flaca y necesita más luz.
    It can figuratively refer to something of low quality.
    The music of that group is weak, I don't like it.
    La música de ese grupo es flaca, no me gusta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'flaccus', which means soft or weak.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    love-struck girl
    It refers to a person who is in love and may act foolishly because of it.
    flaca de amor
    penny-pinching girl
    It indicates that someone has little or scarce finances.
    flaca de dinero
    skinny but strong
    It describes someone who, despite their thin appearance, is strong in character or skills.
    flaca pero fuerte

    Related Words

    flaccidity
    State of what is soft or not firm.
    flacidez
    flanking
    Strategy used in battles or competitions.
    flanqueo
    poor favor
    Reference to a benefit that is actually harmful.
    flaco favor

    Slang Meanings

    Endearing term to refer to a thin friend.
    Hi, skinny! How have you been?
    ¡Hola, flaca! ¿Cómo has estado?
    Used in sports to refer to a less robust player.
    That skinny guy is fast, but he can't take a hit.
    Ese flaco es rápido, pero no aguanta el choque.
    Description of someone who is very thin due to stress.
    Since she broke up with her boyfriend, she has become skinny.
    Desde que rompió con su novio, se ha puesto flaca.