Gray (en. Gray)
/ɡreɪ/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
It refers to a color that results from the mixture of white and black.
The wall painting is a pleasant shade of gray.
La pintura de la pared es de un agradable tono gris.
It is used to describe something that is mature or old.
She has gray hair due to age.
Ella tiene el cabello gris por la edad.
Etymology
From the English 'gray', which comes from Old English 'græg'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to speak in a gray tone
to speak in a neutral or unemotional manner.
hablar en un tono gris
gray days
cloudy or sad days.
días grises
to think in black and white
to have a simplistic or dual view of the world.
pensar en blanco y negro
Related Words
light gray
A lighter shade of gray.
gris claro
dark gray
A darker shade of gray.
gris oscuro
pearl gray
A soft and bright shade of gray.
gris perla
Slang Meanings
Something that is boring or monotonous.
That meeting was a total gray, no one had fun.
Esa reunión fue un gris total, nadie se divirtió.
It refers to a person who does not stand out, who is common.
He is a very gray guy, he has nothing interesting to say.
Es un tipo muy gris, no tiene nada interesante que contar.