Adornados (en. Decorated)

/a.dor.'na.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been beautified with ornaments.
The living room was adorned with fresh flowers.
El salón estaba adornado con flores frescas.
That presents an excess of decorations.
The dress was adorned in an exaggerated manner.
El vestido estaba adornado de manera exagerada.
That carries something that beautifies it.
The Christmas decorations make the house more adorned.
Los adornos navideños hacen que la casa esté más adornada.

Etymology

It comes from the verb adornar, which originates from the Latin 'adornare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

adorned and meaningless
Something that looks attractive but lacks substance.
adornados y sin sentido
to be adorned to the teeth
To be very decorated or arranged.
estar adornado hasta los dientes

Related Words

ornament
Object used to beautify.
adorno
decoration
The act of decorating or the result of it.
decoración
beautification
Action of beautifying or improving appearance.
embellecimiento

Slang Meanings

To be very tidy or presented.
Today you have an adorned look, where are you going?
Hoy llevas un look adornado, ¿a dónde vas?
To put importance on appearance.
Don’t get so dressed up, we’re at home.
No te pongas tan adornado, estamos en casa.