blanco
word
Definition
In Spanish, 'blanco' most often means the color white. It can also mean a target or aim, especially in shooting or sports.
Usage & Nuances
'Blanco' as 'white' is used in color descriptions, clothing, and objects. As 'target', it's found in expressions like 'dar en el blanco' (hit the target). Not to be confused with English 'blank' (empty space). Masculine noun and adjective.
Spanish: blancoPortuguese (BR): branco (cor) - alvo (tiro, objetivo)Portuguese (PT): branco (cor) - alvo (tiro, objetivo)Chinese (Simplified): 白色 (颜色) - 靶子 (目标)Chinese (Traditional): 白色 (顏色) - 靶子 (目標)Hindi: सफेद (रंग) - निशाना (टारगेट)Arabic: أبيض (لون) - هدف (رماية، غرض)
Example Sentences
The wall is painted blanco.
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His shirt is blanco.
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She hit the blanco at the shooting range.
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I don’t like to wear blanco because it gets dirty easily.
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She always dreamed of a blanco wedding dress.
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Sometimes it feels like I’m an easy blanco for criticism.
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