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paper white

/ˈpeɪpər waɪt/

Tradução: Descreve algo extremamente pálido ou branco como papel; costuma ser usado para a pele muito pálida devido a doença, choque ou medo.

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/ˈpeɪpər waɪt/B2informal
  • ptDescreve algo extremamente pálido ou branco como papel; costuma ser usado para a pele muito pálida devido a doença, choque ou medo.

Describing something that is extremely pale or white in color, often used to refer to skin tone when someone is very pale due to illness, shock, or fear.

  1. Very pale whiteB1informal

    Describing a color that is as white as paper, often used for skin or objects.

    ptbranco como papel

    • Her face turned paper white when she heard the news.
    • The walls were painted a paper white shade.
    • He looked paper white after the long illness.
  2. Plant nameB2formal

    A type of flowering plant (Narcissus papyraceus) with white flowers, often grown indoors in winter.

    ptnarciso-papel

    • She bought a pot of paper whites for the living room.
    • Paper whites bloom beautifully in early spring.
    • The paper white plant requires minimal care to thrive.