Pardo (en. Brown)

/ˈpaɾðo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A color that combines shades of gray and brown.
The dog is brown.
El perro es de color pardo.
It is sometimes used to refer to certain types of animals, especially in the context of hunting.
The hunting of brown animals has become a tradition in the region.
La caza del pardo se ha convertido en una tradición en la región.
In a broader context, it can imply a shade of sadness or seriousness.
His expression was brown, indicating his concern.
Su expresión era parda, indicando su preocupación.

Etymology

The term 'brown' comes from the Vulgar Latin 'pardo', related to the color brown.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brown days
Sad or melancholic days.
días pardos
brown body
It refers to a body in an advanced state of decomposition.
cuerpo pardo
brown words
Phrases or comments that lack clarity or are insincere.
palabras pardas

Related Words

sparrow
A term referring to a type of small bird that is brown in color.
pardal
fawn
An adjective that describes a color similar to brown but more muted.
pardusco
brownish
An informal name that may refer to someone naive or foolish.
pardillo

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who dresses sloppily.
That guy always wears brown clothes; he doesn't care about his style.
Ese chico siempre lleva ropa parda, no le importa su estilo.
Used in some contexts to describe someone who does not stand out, who is ordinary.
He's a brown type; he does nothing to attract attention.
Es un tipo pardo, no hace nada para llamar la atención.