Pale Meaning in English
word
/ˈpeɪɫ/
payl
/pˈeɪl/
payl
Definition
If someone is pale, their face or skin looks lighter than usual, often because they are sick, tired, or frightened. It can also describe a light or not strong color.
Usage & Nuances
Very common with 'look' and 'go': 'You look pale', 'She went pale'. For colors, 'pale blue' and 'pale pink' are common. Don't confuse it with 'light' in general; 'pale' often suggests weakness, softness, or loss of color.
Spanish: pálido - claro (color)Portuguese (BR): pálido - claro (cor)Portuguese (PT): pálido - claro (cor)Chinese (Simplified): 苍白的 - 浅色的Chinese (Traditional): 蒼白的 - 淺色的Hindi: पीला पड़ा हुआ - हल्के रंग काArabic: شاحب - فاتح اللونBengali: ফ্যাকাশে - ম্লানRussian: бледныйJapanese: 青白い - 淡いVietnamese: nhợt nhạt - nhạtKorean: 창백한 - 연한Turkish: solgun - açık (renk)Urdu: زرد - مدھم (رنگ)Indonesian: pucat - pudar
Example Sentences
You look pale today.
basic
She went pale when she heard the news.
basic
He painted the room pale blue.
basic
Are you okay? You look a little pale.
natural
By the end of winter, everyone looks a bit pale.
natural
I love pale colors in the bedroom—they feel calm.
natural