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pálido

pale

adjective PAH-lee-doh Rare

Origin: From Latin pallidus.

Also means

pallid

Usage Note

Pálido describes a person's complexion or a washed-out colour. It agrees in gender and number: pálida, pálidos, pálidas. The accent on the first syllable marks it as an esdrújula (stress on the antepenultimate syllable). Ponerse pálido (to go pale) is the usual idiomatic phrase for sudden pallor from shock.

Examples

"Estás muy pálido hoy, ¿te sientes bien?"

Natural Translation

You look very pale today, are you feeling well?

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