What is the Spanish word for "skinny"?

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

English

skinny

Spanish

flaco

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Alternative translations of "skinny"

delgado
escuálido
enjuto
esmirriado

Examples of how to use "skinny" in Spanish

English
My brother is very tall and skinny.
Spanish
Mi hermano es muy alto y delgado.
English
The cat looks skinny after being sick.
Spanish
El gato parece delgado después de estar enfermo.
English
She wore skinny jeans to the party.
Spanish
Ella llevó jeans ajustados a la fiesta.
English
Don't call him skinny; be kind instead.
Spanish
No le digas delgado; sé amable en su lugar.
English
The tree had a skinny trunk and branches.
Spanish
El árbol tenía un tronco y ramas delgados.

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My brother is very tall and skinny.

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