Thin in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'thin' is 'delgado', pronounced dehl-GAH-doh (IPA: /delˈɣaðo/). It is a B1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: delgados).
Pronunciation: dehl-GAH-doh
| Spanish | delgado |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | dehl-GAH-doh · /delˈɣaðo/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | delgados |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'delgado'
- Mi hermana es alta y delgada.
My sister is tall and thin. - Este libro es delgado; lo terminas en una tarde.
This book is thin; you'll finish it in one afternoon. - Las paredes son tan delgadas que oigo todo.
The walls are so thin that I hear everything. - Está más delgado desde que sale a correr.
He's thinner since he started going running.
How to Use 'delgado'
Regular four-form adjective: delgado, delgada, delgados, delgadas. Delgado is the neutral/polite word for slim people; estar delgado highlights recent change (has lost weight) vs ser delgado (naturally slim).
Regional note: Flaco/flaca is the colloquial word in Latin America, often affectionate (¡hola, flaca!), though it can imply 'skinny'.
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Thin' in Spanish is 'delgado', pronounced dehl-GAH-doh.
It is spelled d-e-l-g-a-d-o.
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