tenida
An outfit or a specific set of clothes worn for special events or formal occasions (often refers to a complete ensemble).
Today I have to wear a gala tenida.
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Tag: vestimenta
Definitions tagged vestimenta in the street dictionary.
Perúempilcharse
To get dressed up. To put on nice clothes or look sharp (the term comes from pilcha, an Argentine slang word for clothing).
- I am going to empilchar myself well since I have a party tonight.
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Argentinapituco
Sharp-looking, well-dressed, or dapper. (In Argentina, it is a positive way to describe someone who looks elegant or put-together).
Wow, you look so pituco in that new suit! Gorgeous!
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Tirarse el ropero encima
An expression used to describe someone who is all decked out or dressed to the nines, wearing their best clothes and looking very well put together.
Wow! You look so pretty! You tiraste el ropero encima!
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Cerristopa
A traditional festive shirt from Salamanca featuring a front and upper section made of fine flax, and a tail made of coarse tow. (A regional folk garment from the Salamanca area of Spain).
I am going to buy some new pants and a cerristopa.
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EspañaPelerina
A short wool cape from the Salamanca region, similar to a shawl (Salamanca is a province in western Spain).
I bought this pelerina.
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Antruejos
In Salamanca, a slang term for a tacky, unattractive, or ridiculous outfit (originally referring to Carnival festivities, the word implies the clothes look like a messy costume).
Take off those antruejos, you look like a total mess.
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Botos
A specific type of high-topped leather boot used for fieldwork and horseback riding, commonly found in the province of Salamanca (These are traditional boots typical of the rural charro culture in western Spain).
Put on your Botos and come with me.
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Ahorrarse
Used in Salamanca to describe the act of stripping off layers of clothing or dressing light. It is a play on the word's literal meaning of saving, suggesting that one saves on fabric or coverage, often used with a suggestive tone toward attractive young women (Salamanca is a historic university city in Spain).
I am going to Ahorrarse, it is way too hot.
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Jaldeta
A regional term for the skirt of a dress (used specifically in the Spanish province of Salamanca).
We are going to have to mend that jaldeta.
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Follado
A term used in the region of Salamanca to describe the loosest or widest parts of a shirt, specifically the puffed or pleated sections on the sleeves and chest area (salamanquinos refers to people from the Spanish city or province of Salamanca).
Iron the follado well, it always stays wrinkled.
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chambra
A type of traditional blouse typical of the Salamanca region (Salamanca is a province in western Spain).
She says she wants to buy a new chambra.
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Espelufao
A Murcian term for a garment that has started pilling or shedding lint due to wear (specific to the region of Murcia).
I have worn that vest so much that it is espelufao.
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Cachucha
A baseball cap.
Have you seen a man around here wearing a Cachucha from the Reformist Party? (The Reformist Party is a long-standing political party in the Dominican Republic).
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República DominicanaYikiu
Refers to a man who is dressed elegantly or sharply. (The term is a phonetic adaptation of the fashion magazine GQ).
If you are going to a job interview, dress yikiu to make a good impression.
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Enchalinao
To be dressed to the nines or looking sharp for a special occasion. (The term stems from chalina, an old word for a scarf or tie, implying someone is wearing their best clothes).
Look at Juan, he is all enchalinao for a party.
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Digale
Off-brand, cheap, or tacky clothing that is considered poor quality or inappropriate.
Those pants you bought are really digale, if I were you I would never wear them.
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