pálida

Pálida is the feminine form of the adjective meaning pale in Spanish (pálido) and Portuguese (pálido). It describes a lack of color or a light coloration in skin, hair, eyes, or objects, and can be used literally or figuratively. The term derives from Latin pallidus, sharing the same basic sense of paleness.

In Spanish, pálida is commonly used to refer to a complexion or a facial appearance lacking color, as in una piel pálida or una cara pálida. In medical or clinical contexts, the noun often used for the condition is palidez (pallor), while pálida serves as the descriptive adjective rather than a technical term.

In Portuguese, pálida functions similarly and can describe pale skin, eyes, or other surfaces, for example pele pálida or olhos pálidos. It can also appear in literary or poetic usage to convey fragility, vulnerability, or a subdued mood.

Pronunciation differs slightly by language, but both follow the same orthographic rule: the accent on the first syllable, pálida, indicating the stressed vowel.

See also: pálido, palidez, paler.

Summary: Pálida is a bilingual adjective form used in Spanish and Portuguese to denote pale coloration or lack of color, with common medical and literary usage. It is the feminine counterpart to pálido and is usually found before a feminine noun.