What does "macilento" mean in English?

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Spanish

macilento

English

gaunt

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Alternative translations of "macilento"

emaciated
haggard
thin
wasted

Examples of how to use "macilento" in Spanish

Spanish
Tenía un rostro macilento y enfermizo.
English
He had a gaunt and sickly face.
Spanish
El anciano está macilento y silencioso.
English
The old man is gaunt and silent.
Spanish
Su rostro macilento asustó a los vecinos.
English
His gaunt face frightened the neighbors.
Spanish
El gato macilento busca comida en la calle.
English
The gaunt cat is looking for food on the street.
Spanish
Parecía macilento después de la enfermedad.
English
He looked gaunt after the illness.

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Tenía un rostro macilento y enfermizo.

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