English–Spanish

“slim” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈβelto/

Example

Él es esbelto y tiene buena postura.

He is slim and has good posture.

Illustration for esbelto (slim)

How to say “slim” in Spanish

“Slim” in Spanish is esbelto.

A slim, well-proportioned figure with an upright, graceful posture.

Full entry for esbelto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with esbelto

En la foto parecía más esbelto que en persona.

In the photo he looked more slender than in person.

Tips for using esbelto

  • A somewhat formal, complimentary adjective often used for people, models, or clothing to mean slender yet proportioned, unlike delgado which focuses on mere thinness.

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