Delgado
Example: Mi hermano es muy delgado y corre rápido todos los días.
Definition
"Delgado" describes a person or object that is thin or slender, often referring to a slim body shape. For example, in the phrase 'Mi hermano es muy delgado y corre rápido todos los días,' it highlights that the brother is very slim and likely agile.
Etymology
The word "delgado" comes from the Latin term 'delicatus,' meaning delicate or slender. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically refer to thinness or slenderness. Did you know? The root hints at something refined or fine, which fits well with the idea of being slim.
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"Delgado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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