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"Thin" in Spanish: delgado/a
delgado/a
Thin in Spanish is delgado or delgada. A slim person or thin book can be delgado. Agree gender: Él es delgado.
How to pronounce delgado: audio and sound guideChoosing a book
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How to pronounce delgado/a
Say it
del-GAH-doh / del-GAH-dah
/del.ˈɡa.ðo/, /del.ˈɡa.ða/
del-GAH-doh / del-GAH-dah. Stress GAH. Soft g as in go.
"Thin" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| delgado | thin / slim (masc.) People and objects. | People and objects. |
| delgada | thin / slim (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| muy delgado | very thin Stronger description. | Stronger description. |
| delgados | thin (plural masc.) More than one. | More than one. |
How to use delgado/a in real life
- 1Choosing a book
Quiero un libro delgado para el avión.
I want a thin book for the plane.
Delgado with libro.
- 2Describing a friend
Mi primo es delgado y alto.
My cousin is thin and tall.
Delgado for a man.
- 3Clothes fit
Esa bufanda es delgada pero abriga.
That scarf is thin but warm.
Delgada with bufanda.
Mistakes English speakers make with delgado/a
Incorrect: Ella es delgado.
Correct: Ella es delgada.
Agree gender: delgada with ella.
Incorrect: Un libro delgada.
Correct: Un libro delgado.
Libro is masculine: delgado.
Good to know
Good to knowDelgado is the neutral word for thin or slim. Avoid comments on people’s bodies with strangers. For objects, delgado is fine anytime.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing a light bag
ChatPal
Lleva un suéter delgado por si hace frío.
Take a thin sweater in case it’s cold.
You
Tengo uno delgado azul.
I have a thin blue one.
ChatPal
Perfecto. El delgado ocupa poco.
Perfect. The thin one takes little space.
You
Listo. Ya lo metí.
Done. I already packed it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thin" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Delgado (m.), delgada (f.), delgados / delgadas.
Is delgado rude?
Neutral for objects. Be careful describing people’s bodies.
Thin paper?
Papel delgado, or papel fino.
How do I pronounce delgado?
del-GAH-doh. Stress GAH.
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