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    Adornar (en. Decorate)

    /a.ðorˈnaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something more beautiful or attractive through decorations.
    She decided to adorn the house for the holidays.
    Ella decidió adornar la casa para las fiestas.
    To beautify, ornament, or enrich something.
    They adorned the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.
    Adornaron el árbol de Navidad con luces y esferas.
    To give something a more eye-catching appearance.
    Gift wrap is used to adorn the presents.
    Se usa papel de regalo para adornar los obsequios.

    Etymology

    From Latin adornare, which means 'to prepare', 'to equip'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to adorn life
    To make life more pleasant or attractive.
    adornar la vida
    to adorn the table
    To set the table in a decorative way, especially for a special occasion.
    adornar la mesa

    Related Words

    decoration
    The act of beautifying a place or thing.
    decoración
    beautification
    The process of making something more beautiful.
    embellecimiento
    ornament
    An object used for decoration.
    ornamento

    Slang Meanings

    To make something pretty
    That car is adorned with stickers.
    Ese coche está adornado con calcomanías.
    To put on a show
    It's not just about working; you also need to adorn with good ideas.
    No solo es trabajar, también hay que adornar con buenas ideas.