Pálidas (en. Pale)

/ˈpalidas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that lacks color or vibrancy.
The flowers are pale due to lack of water.
Las flores están pálidas por falta de agua.
Description of a person who appears sick or weak.
After the illness, his face looked pale.
Después de la enfermedad, su rostro se veía pálido.
Said of an expression: it does not convey energy or joy.
His smile was pale and lacking enthusiasm.
Su sonrisa era pálida y falta de entusiasmo.

Etymology

From Latin pallidus, meaning pale.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be pale
Indicate surprise or fear.
estar pálido
pale light
Soft or dim light.
luz pálida
pale color
Muted or low-intensity color.
color pálido

Related Words

pálido
Said of a color: that appears weak or faded.
pálido
fainting
State of extreme weakness, similar to being pale.
desfallecimiento
whitish
That has a dull or pale white color.
blanquecino

Slang Meanings

To be pale with fear.
When he heard the noise, he turned pale.
Cuando escuchó el ruido, se puso pálido.
A boring or unexciting situation.
The party was dull, no one danced.
La fiesta estuvo pálida, nadie bailó.