Palidecer (en. Pale)

/pali'ðeθeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To lose the color of the skin, especially due to weakness or fear.

She began to pale upon hearing the tragic news.

Ella comenzó a palidecer al escuchar la noticia trágica.

To affect someone with an emotional state that causes loss of color in the face.

It's obvious that you feel unwell, you're paling.

Se nota que te sientes mal, estás palideciendo.

To become less intense or evident.

Over time, his hopes began to pale.

Con el tiempo, sus esperanzas empezaron a palidecer.

From Latin 'palidēscere', meaning 'to become pale'.

to pale with fear

To become pale due to fear.

palidecer de miedo

to pale with embarrassment

To lose the color of the skin due to embarrassment.

palidecer de vergüenza

pale

Having little color, especially in the skin.

pálido

whiteness

Condition of being white or pale.

blancura

To be in shock or confusion.

I was left paling when I saw the bill.

Me quedé palideciendo cuando vi la factura.

To feel overwhelmed or exhausted.

After the exam, everyone was paling.

Después del examen, todos estaban palideciendo.