Estoy muy delgado
/estoi mui delɡado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am skinny" is translated into Spanish as Estoy muy delgado.
This phrase is used to describe oneself as having very little body fat.
Which one should you use?
The form Estoy muy delgado uses the verb estar, which often implies a temporary state or a change in appearance, such as saying "I have become skinny".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Latin America, the related term flaco(a) can carry a positive connotation of being attractive.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective changes from delgado to delgada to form Estoy muy delgada. Additionally, the phrase Soy flaco(a) de nacimiento is specifically used to emphasize that you have always been skinny.
Did you know?
- In some regions, the word flaco can be used as a slang term to refer to a generic man or a 'guy', similar to how 'dude' is used in English.
- In many Spanish speaking cultures, calling someone flaco or flaca is often used as a term of endearment between friends or romantic partners, regardless of the person's actual size.
- The adjective delgado shares a linguistic ancestor with the English word 'delicate'. Both words stem from the Latin 'delicatus', implying something fine, slender, or refined.
Examples in context
- Mi nombre es Alejandro y estoy delgado.My name is Alejandro, and I am skinny.
- Soy abogada y soy delgada.I am a lawyer, and I am skinny.
- ¡Hey! ¿Viste que estoy flaco ahora?Hey! Did you see I'm skinny now?
- No te preocupes, soy flaco de nacimiento.Don't worry, I've been skinny since birth.
- Estoy muy delgado.I am very skinny.
- No como mucho, por eso estoy muy delgado.I don't eat much, that's why I am very skinny.
- Aunque haga ejercicio, siempre estoy muy delgado.Even if I exercise, I am always very skinny.
Example conversation
A conversation at a restaurant about the menu.
- Sofía¿Quieres un plato más grande?Do you want a larger plate?
- MateoNo, gracias, no tengo mucha hambre.No, thanks, I am not very hungry.
- SofíaEs que ya estás muy delgado.It's just that you are already very skinny.
- MateoSí, estoy muy delgado por naturaleza.Yes, I am very skinny by nature.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries delgado, muy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
