English–Spanish

“thin” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoflaco · flaquito

Pronunciation

IPA/delˈɣaðo/

Example

Mi amigo está delgado.

My friend is thin.

Illustration for delgado (thin)

How to say “thin” in Spanish

“Thin” in Spanish is delgado.

A narrow, slender body shape with little bodily volume.

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

Example sentences with delgado

Ahora está más delgado que el año pasado.

Now he is thinner than last year.

Tips for using delgado

  • Estar delgado describes recent or temporary weight loss while ser delgado describes a naturally slim build.

Other Spanish words for “thin”

Mi hermano está flaco.

My brother is thin.

Mi hermano es flaquito.

My brother is thin.

“thin” in other languages