Pálido (en. Pale)

/ˈpalido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Having little color, very light.

His face was pale after the illness.

Su rostro estaba pálido después de la enfermedad.

Lacking strength or vitality.

Her smile was pale and devoid of enthusiasm.

Su sonrisa era pálida y sin entusiasmo.

Showing weakness or lack of energy.

The pale glow of the moon lit up the path.

El pálido brillo de la luna iluminaba el camino.

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

to be pale as a ghost

To be very pale, usually from fear or illness.

estar pálido como un muerto

pale smile

A smile that does not show joy or enthusiasm.

sonrisa pálida

pale gaze

A gaze that lacks life or emotion.

mirada pálida

to peel

To clean or harvest plants.

palar

pale with fear

Extremely frightened, as noticeable on one's face.

pálido de miedo

To be pale from fear.

I went pale when I saw the accident.

Me quedé pálido cuando vi el accidente.

Referring to someone who has no energy.

I am pale today, I don't feel like going out.

Hoy estoy pálido, no tengo ganas de salir.