This is the 9786th most frequent Portuguese word.
delgado
Thin; slim.
In this sentence, 'delgado' refers to a physical characteristic, suggesting the person is slim or lean.
O atleta é muito delgado devido aos seus treinos intensos.
The athlete is very slim due to his intense training.
Here, 'delgada' is used to describe thickness, implying that the layer is thin.
A camada de gelo sobre o lago é muito delgada.
The layer of ice over the lake is very thin.
In this context, 'delgada' metaphorically describes an attribute, suggesting the patience is limited or small in extent.