tan in Spanish
tan in Spanish is bronce, tostado, moreno — tan means a yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
tan in Spanish
bronce
Yellowish-brown.
tostado
Yellowish-brown.
moreno
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
atezado
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
bronce
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
bronceado
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
tostado
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
trigueño
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
bronce
A light, brown-like colour.
tostado
A light, brown-like colour.
bronceado
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
moreno
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
tostado
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
corteza de roble
The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.
corteza tánica
The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.
broncearse
(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
broncear
(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
curtir
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
adobar
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
What does "tan" mean?
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noun A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
"The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug."
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adj Yellowish-brown in colour, or having skin darkened by the sun.
"She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe."
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verb To develop a darker skin tone from sun exposure, or to turn animal hide into leather using tannic acid.
"Be careful not to tan for too long without sunscreen on a hot day."
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tan in a sentence
- The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug.
- She came back from the beach with a deep tan.
- She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe.
- He wore tan trousers with a navy blazer.
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What is "tan" in Spanish?
"tan" in Spanish is bronce, tostado, moreno. tan means: A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
How do you use "tan" in a sentence?
Example: "The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug." In Spanish, "tan" is bronce, tostado, moreno.
Are there other ways to say "tan" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "tan": bronce, tostado, moreno, atezado, bronceado, trigueño.
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