Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
encarnado
Adjective
en-car-NAH-do
Definition
A term that translates to ‘flesh-colored’ or ‘red’ in English, often used to describe something that takes on a flesh-like color or the color red.
Examples
- The artist used an encarnado tone for the figure’s skin to give it a lifelike quality.
- In traditional clothing, the encarnado hue symbolizes passion and vitality.
Meaning
The term ‘encarnado’ can refer to various contexts, such as in art, where it describes a particular shade resembling skin, or literally as the color red.
Synonyms
- carnal
- vermelho (red)
- rosado (pink)
- flesh-colored