What is the Spanish word for "sheer"?

Learn how to say "sheer" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sheer

Spanish

puro

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Alternative translations of "sheer"

empinado
transparente
completo
absoluto

Examples of how to use "sheer" in Spanish

English
The sheer size of the building was amazing.
Spanish
El tamaño enorme del edificio era asombroso.
English
The cliff had a sheer, vertical face.
Spanish
El acantilado tenía una cara vertical y lisa.
English
She felt pure joy from sheer luck.
Spanish
Ella sintió una alegría pura por pura suerte.
English
The dress was made of sheer fabric.
Spanish
El vestido estaba hecho de tela transparente.
English
He admired the mountain's sheer beauty.
Spanish
Él admiraba la belleza pura de la montaña.

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