pastosa
-doughy
Feminine singular ofpastoso

pastoso

pastoso(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. doughy
La consistencia pastosa de la mezcla se debe al exceso de agua.The doughy consistency of the mix is due to an excess of water.
b. pasty
La comida se convierte en una sustancia pastosa durante la digestión.During digestion the food becomes a pasty substance.
c. thick
Eché agua a la pintura porque se había vuelto pastosa.I put some water in the paint because it had gone thick.
a. furry
Cuando me levanto con resaca suelo notarme la boca pastosa.When I wake up with a hangover I usually feel that my tongue is furry.
a. rich
A los jueces del concurso les encantó la voz pastosa del cantante.The competition jury loved the singer's rich voice.
b. mellow
El locutor tiene un tono de voz pastoso y fácilmente reconocible.The presenter has a mellow tone of voice which is easily recognizable.
4. (covered with grass)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. grassy
Arriaré al ganado hacia un terreno pastoso.I'll herd the cattle to a grassy piece of land.
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