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delgado — meaning in English

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English meaning

elongate adj Long and thin in shape, especially in biology.
slim adj Thin, especially in an attractively slender way.
thin adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.

Senses

delgado is used for these senses in English:

elongate Elongated, extended, lengthened; (especially, biology) having a long and slender form.
slim Slender; thin.
thin Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.

slim — full definition

adj Thin, especially in an attractively slender way.
adj Very small; barely enough.
verb To lose weight, or to make something smaller or leaner.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

alongar elongar esbelto esguio magro emagrecer fino ralo tênue esparso adelgaçar afilar