Pardas (en. Brown)

/ˈpaɾðas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Brown or dark brown color.
The brown mountains stand out against the blue sky.
Las pardas montañas se destacan contra el cielo azul.
Refers to certain animals with brown fur.
The brown bear is a species that inhabits various regions.
El oso pardo es una especie que habita en diversas regiones.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pardo', which means brown or earth-colored.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brown with grief
Expression that indicates a state of sadness or discouragement.
pardo de pena
brown dog
Refers to a dog that has brown-colored fur.
perro pardo

Related Words

brown
Color between gray and brown.
pardo
brownish
Having a tone similar to brown.
parduzco
brownish
Refers to something that has a brown color.
pardilla

Slang Meanings

Description of something that is unattractive or of low quality.
That car is very brown, it doesn't make me want to drive it.
Ese coche es muy pardo, no da ganas de manejarlo.
It is used to describe a person who looks unkempt.
Today you look a bit disheveled, don’t you?
Hoy se ve un poco parda, ¿no?