Pálidos (en. Pale)

ˈpalidos

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
It is said of a person who has very light skin or appears sickly.
After being sick, he looked very pale.
Después de estar enfermo, se veía muy pálido.
Lacking liveliness or intensity in color.
The sky was pale compared to yesterday's sunset.
El cielo estaba pálido en comparación con el atardecer de ayer.
Having little shine or strength.
His performance was pale and did not convince the jury.
Su actuación fue pálida y no convenció al jurado.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be as pale as a ghost
It is used to refer to someone who is extremely pale.
estar pálido como un muerto

Related Words

paleness
Quality of being pale; lack of color in the skin.
palidez
discolored
That has lost color or shine.
descolorido
moribund
That is about to die; weak and pale.
moribundo

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of emotional sadness or depression.
Since he broke up with his girlfriend, he is pale.
Desde que rompió con su novia, está pálido.
To be very tired or fatigued.
After that hike, I am pale.
Después de esa caminata, estoy pálido.