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How do you say "thin" in Spanish?
Delgado
In Spanish, "thin" is Delgado.
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Pronunciation
'Delgado' sounds natural once you pronounce every letter clearly rather than swallowing syllables the way English speakers often do; also, stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
Delgado is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
El hielo del estanque es demasiado fino.
The ice on the pond is too thin.
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How to remember Delgado
Notice how 'Delgado' feels in your mouth, then tie that physical feeling to The ice on the pond is too thin.
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Questions about Delgado
How do you pronounce Delgado?
'Delgado' sounds natural once you pronounce every letter clearly rather than swallowing syllables the way English speakers often do; also, stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Is Delgado formal or casual?
Delgado is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Delgado used in Spanish?
Delgado is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: El hielo del estanque es demasiado fino. (The ice on the pond is too thin.).
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