pastel
pastel
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pastel with Russian translation
pastel usage examples
Дизайнер выбрал пастельный голубой для стен кафе.
The designer chose a pastel blue for the café walls.
Пастельные оттенки хорошо подходят для спокойной спальни.
Pastel hues work well for a calm bedroom.
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pastel belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
pastel synonyms
What's the difference between pastel / pale / soft / muted / subdued / chalky
The sky turned a pale pink at dawn.
She chose a soft green for the curtains.
The room is decorated in muted earth tones.
They painted the office in subdued greys.
matte, powdery and often pale, like chalk
The paint has a chalky finish.
soft, matte and fine in appearance like powder
She used a powdery blush for a subtle look.
gentle, fine or subtle in appearance or effect
She likes delicate shades of lavender.
They painted the kitchen in a creamy white.
Choose a light blue for a calm effect.
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How to pronounce pastel and what this word means
pastel means pastel. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce pastel
/pɑːˈstɛl/
pastel translation
pastel
pastel examples
The designer chose a pastel blue for the café walls.
pastel transcription
/pɑːˈstɛl/, /pəˈstɛl/
Questions about this word
pastel meaning: what does it mean?
soft tones
pastel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
pastel is pronounced as /pɑːˈstɛl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
pastel definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The designer chose a pastel blue for the café walls. Translation: Дизайнер выбрал пастельный голубой для стен кафе.
Is pastel part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, pastel can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is pastel part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, pastel can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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