pastel
пастельный
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pastel with Russian translation
pastel usage examples
The designer chose a pastel blue for the café walls.
Дизайнер выбрал пастельный голубой для стен кафе.
Pastel hues work well for a calm bedroom.
Пастельные оттенки хорошо подходят для спокойной спальни.
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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
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She prefers pastel blues for the nursery.
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.
меловой, матовый, светловатый оттенок (с текстурой)
The paint has a chalky finish.
пудровый, мягкий и матовый, напоминающий пудру
She used a powdery blush for a subtle look.
нежный, тонкий, деликатный
She likes delicate shades of lavender.
They painted the kitchen in a creamy white.
Choose a light blue for a calm effect.
What’s the difference
How is pastel different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.

В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does pastel mean?
soft tones
How do you pronounce pastel?
pastel is pronounced as /pɑːˈstɛl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is pastel 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 (пастельный) 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 (пастельный) 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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