amareladas

Amareladas is the feminine plural form of amarelado, an adjective in Portuguese that denotes yellowish coloration. It is used to describe things that have turned yellow or that exhibit a yellow tint, ranging from subtle hues to more pronounced yellowing.

It appears across various domains. In architecture and interior design, walls or surfaces can be described as amareladas when they show age-related discoloration or staining from humidity, smoke, or sunlight. In textiles and paper, amareladas indicate aging or exposure to elements that cause yellowing. In objects and metals, a yellowish patina or tarnish may be described as amareladas.

In dentistry, amareladas dentes refer to teeth with a yellowish discoloration, which can result from enamel wear, staining from food and beverages, or other conditions. The term highlights color rather than health in such descriptions.

Etymology and grammar: amareladas derives from amarelo (“yellow”) with the suffix -ado; amarelado is masculine singular, amarelada feminine singular, amareladas feminine plural. The term is widely used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, with regional preferences for exact nuances.