Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pardo
Adjective/Noun
/ˈpɑːrdəʊ/
Definition
A term used to describe a shade of brown or a person of mixed racial heritage.
Examples
- The autumn leaves turned a rich pardo hue as the season progressed.
- In some regions, the term ‘pardo’ is used to identify individuals with mixed heritage.
Meaning
In various contexts, ‘pardo’ can refer to a color that resembles brown or a person whose ancestry includes both Indigenous and European descent, predominantly in Latin American countries.
Synonyms
- brown
- tan
- brindle