Adornaba (en. Adorned)
/aɾ.doˈna.βa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of adding decorative elements to an object or place.
She decorated the room with flowers and ribbons.
Ella adornaba la sala con flores y cintas.
To beautify or improve the appearance of something.
The artist embellished his painting with bright colors.
El artista adornaba su pintura con colores brillantes.
To make changes that enhance aesthetics.
The garden adorned the house and made it more attractive.
El jardín adornaba la casa y la hacía más atractiva.
Etymology
From Latin 'adornare', which means 'to decorate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
embellished the situation
Improved the present circumstances.
adornaba la situación
adorned with words
Used flowery language to express something.
adornaba con palabras
decorated the place
Enhanced or beautified a specific space.
adornaba el lugar
Related Words
adorn
To decorate or beautify.
adornar
ornament
Decorative element.
adorno
adorned
That has been decorated.
adornado
Slang Meanings
To add flavor to something.
He always embellishes stories to make them more interesting.
Él siempre adorna las historias para hacerlas más interesantes.
To make something more attractive.
She adorns her clothes with eye-catching accessories.
Ella adorna su ropa con accesorios llamativos.