How is the word puro translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Sheer
adjective

Completo, sin nada más mezclado.

Complete, with nothing else mixed in.

Examples with “puro”

See how the word “puro” is used in sentences

  • Fue pura suerte. It was sheer luck.

  • La montaña tiene una caída escarpada que es peligrosa. The mountain has a sheer drop that is dangerous.

  • Llevaba un vestido precioso de tela vaporosa. She wore a beautiful dress made of sheer fabric.

  • El capitán tuvo que desviarse rápido para esquivar el obstáculo. The captain had to sheer quickly to avoid the obstacle.

  • La pura alegría de su cara lo decía todo. The sheer joy on her face said everything.

  • ¿Viste aquella pared de roca escarpada? Did you see that sheer rock face over there?

  • ¿Esa camiseta es de tejido vaporoso o es opaca? Is that top made from sheer material or is it opaque?

  • ¿Puedes desviar el barco hacia la izquierda, por favor? Can you sheer the boat to the left, please?

  • ¿Fue pura casualidad que os encontrarais? Was it sheer coincidence that you met?

  • Escalar ese acantilado escarpado exige equipo especial. Climbing that sheer cliff requires special equipment.

  • Las cortinas vaporosas dejan pasar una luz suave. The sheer curtains let in a soft glow of light.

  • Vieron cómo el barco se desviaba del puerto. They watched the ship sheer away from the harbor.

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