Pálida (en. Pale)

/ˈpalida/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Showing a less intense color than normal.
Her face was pale after the illness.
Su rostro estaba pálido después de la enfermedad.
Looking weak or lacking energy.
She had a pale expression after the effort.
Tenía una expresión pálida tras el esfuerzo.
Colorless or not bright.
The sky was pale before the storm.
El cielo estaba pálido antes de la tormenta.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pallidus', which means 'pale' or 'discolored'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be pale
To have very light skin color or to be scared.
estar pálido
to make something look pale
To make something look less interesting or attractive.
hacer algo pálido

Related Words

pale
In a pale manner.
pálidamente
pale
That has paleness.
pálido

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of surprise or fear.
When she saw the news, she went pale.
Cuando vio la noticia, se quedó pálida.