Parda (en. Brown)
/ˈpaɾða/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A term used to describe the appearance of some animals, especially those with fur in brown or grayish tones.
The sheep has a very characteristic brown fleece.
La oveja tiene un pelaje pardo muy característico.
A color that lies between brown and gray.
The coat is a brown color that goes with everything.
El abrigo es de un color pardo que combina con todo.
Etymology
From Latin 'pardo', meaning 'brown' or 'gray'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in a dull way
an expression referring to something that is not clear or precise.
a parda
duller than the devil
a way of saying that something is very dark or confusing.
más parda que el diablo
to do something clumsily
to do something in a clumsy or inelegant manner.
hacer algo a la parda
Related Words
light brown
a lighter shade of brown.
pardo claro
dark brown
a darker shade of brown.
pardo oscuro
river otter
type of aquatic animal with brown coloring.
parda de río
Slang Meanings
A person who is unremarkable or goes unnoticed.
That girl is very dull, no one pays attention to her.
Esa chica es muy parda, nadie se fija en ella.
Referring to something that is unamusing or boring.
The movie was very boring, I didn't like it at all.
La película fue muy parda, no me gustó en absoluto.