Spanish Conversation · Level 113
60 words
Spanish word
pálido
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpaliðo/
Meaning
- adjectivepale
Example
Cuando llegó a casa, su rostro estaba pálido.
When he got home, his face was pale.
More examples
Al recibir la noticia, se puso pálido.
When he received the news, he went pale.
Core concept
A face with very light, washed-out skin.
Common phrases
tener la piel pálida
have pale skin
cara pálida
pale face
Similar words
blanco: Pure white or very light skin color.
apagado: Lifeless, muted complexion giving a tired, drained impression.
enfermizo: Chronically unhealthy, fragile look often linked to long-term illness.
demacrado: Severely thin, gaunt face with sunken cheeks and a marked lack of color.
Definition in Spanish
Que presenta una coloración muy clara en la piel o el rostro por causas físicas o emocionales.
Word origin
Pálido comes from Latin pallidus meaning 'pale' and ultimately from the verb pallēre 'to be pale', and it is cognate with English pallid.
Usage tips
- Pálido usually describes a temporary loss of color and commonly appears with estar or ponerse, often followed by de to state the cause.