Lívida (en. Livid)

/ˈliβiða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Pale color that may indicate poor health or fear.
Example Sentence: His face turned livid after receiving the news.
Su rostro se volvió lívido después de recibir la noticia.
Definition: State of weakness or faintness.
Example Sentence: The patient was livid while waiting for medical attention.
El paciente estaba lívido mientras esperaba atención médica.
adjective
Definition: Showing a grayish or pale color.
Example Sentence: The sunset light left the sky livid.
La luz del atardecer dejó el cielo lívido.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'lividus', meaning 'blue' or 'pale'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: a livid glance
Meaning: An expression of extreme fear or surprise.
una mirada lívida
Phrase: white as a livid
Meaning: Used to describe someone who looks extremely pale.
blanco como un lívido

Related Words

Related Word: livid
Description: Adj. that has a color between blue and pale.
lívido
Related Word: livid infusion
Description: A liquid that appears to have a pale tone.
infusión lívida

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Extreme anger or shock.
Example: I was livid when I found out about the betrayal.
Estaba lívida cuando se enteró de la traición.
Slang Meaning: Disconcerted or confused.
Example: I was left livid by his explanation.
Me dejó lívida su explicación.