Adornan (en. Adorn)

/a.ˈdoɾ.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Produce an improvement in the appearance of something.
Flowers adorn the garden.
Las flores adornan el jardín.
Add decorative elements to an object or space.
They adorn the living room for the party.
Ellos adornan la sala para la fiesta.
Enhance the appearance of a place with decorations.
Christmas decorations adorn the house.
La decoración navideña adorna la casa.

Etymology

From Latin 'adornare', which means 'to embellish' or 'to shape'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

adorn life
Make life more beautiful or satisfactory.
adornar la vida
adorn with words
Use flowery language to embellish a speech or writing.
adornar con palabras
life is adorned with experiences
Experiences enrich and beautify life.
la vida se adorna con experiencias

Related Words

adornment
Decorative element.
adorno
adoration
A feeling of deep admiration.
adoración
adorned
That has been decorated or beautified.
adornado

Slang Meanings

Make something look better than it really is.
That painting really adorns the room, but the wall is not in such good condition.
Esa pintura adorna mucho la habitación, pero en realidad la pared no está en tan buen estado.
Deceive with appearances.
Don't be fooled, that offer isn't as good as it seems.
No te dejes adornar, esa oferta no es tan buena como parece.