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    Flaco (en. Skinny)

    /ˈflako/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It is said of a person who has little weight.
    Juan is very skinny, he barely weighs 50 kilos.
    Juan es muy flaco, apenas pesa 50 kilos.
    It refers to thin or lightweight things.
    This book is thin, it has few pages.
    Este libro es flaco, tiene pocas páginas.
    It is used in some contexts to describe something that is not substantial or lacks content.
    The report he presented was thin on relevant data.
    El informe que presentó era flaco en datos relevantes.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be skinny
    Refers to being in good physical shape or losing weight.
    estar flaco
    skinny on his feet
    A person with a frail appearance or in poor condition.
    flaco de pie
    skinnier than a spaghetti
    Colloquial expression to describe someone very thin.
    más flaco que un espagueti

    Related Words

    thin
    That has little fat or mass.
    delgado
    lean
    Refers to meat or fish without fat.
    magra
    skeletal
    Extreme description of a very thin person.
    esquelético

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in some contexts to refer to someone who is very thin.
    That guy is a skinny, he looks like a stick.
    Ese chico es un flaco, parece un palillo.
    It can also be used affectionately to refer to a thin friend.
    How's it going, skinny! How is everything?
    ¡Qué tal, flaco! ¿Cómo va todo?