Pálida (en. Pale)
/ˈpalida/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Showing a less intense color than normal.
Her face was pale after the illness.
Su rostro estaba pálido después de la enfermedad.
Looking weak or lacking energy.
She had a pale expression after the effort.
Tenía una expresión pálida tras el esfuerzo.
Colorless or not bright.
The sky was pale before the storm.
El cielo estaba pálido antes de la tormenta.
Etymology
From the Latin 'pallidus', which means 'pale' or 'discolored'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be pale
To have very light skin color or to be scared.
estar pálido
to make something look pale
To make something look less interesting or attractive.
hacer algo pálido
Related Words
pale
In a pale manner.
pálidamente
pale
That has paleness.
pálido
Slang Meanings
To be in a state of surprise or fear.
When she saw the news, she went pale.
Cuando vio la noticia, se quedó pálida.