🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

창백한 얼굴

Pronunciation / Transliteration: changbaekhan eolgul

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kara Palida/ˈkɑːrə pəˈliːdə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"나쁜 소식을 듣고 그녀의 얼굴이 창백해졌다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A term used to describe a person with a notably pale face, often due to fear, illness, or shock.

    "After hearing the bad news, she turned into a 'Kara Palida', her face drained of color."
  2. 2

    A colloquial expression in some Spanish-speaking cultures referring to someone who appears frightened or unwell.

    "He looked like a 'Kara Palida' when he saw the ghost."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Kara Palida' originates from Spanish, where 'kara' means 'face' and 'palida' means 'pale'. The phrase has been used historically in various cultural contexts to describe a pale or wan appearance, often associated with illness or fear.

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