la pálida
/la palida/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'green out' is translated as la pálida.
This is a slang term used specifically to describe a bad reaction to cannabis, such as feeling dizzy, nauseous or fainting.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, la pálida translates to 'the pale one', which refers to the paleness of a person's face during the experience.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This is highly informal slang and should not be used in formal or polite conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this as a verb meaning 'to experience a green out', you use the phrase with the verb dar (to give), resulting in dar la pálida.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American cultures, the traditional 'cure' for la pálida involves drinking a very sugary beverage or eating candy to stabilize the person.
- The word pálida is a linguistic cognate of the English word 'pallid', as both descend from the Latin root 'pallidus'.
- The phrase dar la pálida uses the verb dar meaning 'to give', implying the experience is imposed on the person rather than something they do.
Examples in context
- Le dio la pálida en el festival.He had a green out at the festival.
- Ten cuidado, no quiero que te dé la pálida.Be careful, I don't want you to green out.
- Siento que me va a dar la pálida.I feel like I'm going to green out.
Example conversation
Two friends are hanging out at a party.
- AlejandroElena, ¿estás bien? Estás muy blanca.Elena, are you okay? You look very pale.
- ElenaCreo que me dio la pálida, Alejandro.I think I greened out, Alejandro.
- AlejandroToma un poco de agua y siéntate.Drink some water and sit down.
- ElenaGracias, necesito descansar un momento.Thanks, I need to rest for a moment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, pálida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
