Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Ajuar (en. Trousseau)

    /a.xuˈaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A collection of clothes, objects, and money that a woman contributes to the marriage.
    The bride's trousseau included bed linen and kitchen utensils.
    El ajuar de la novia incluía ropa de cama y utensilios de cocina.
    Goods that are prepared for a celebration or important event.
    The party's trousseau was composed of various decorations and furniture.
    El ajuar de la fiesta estuvo compuesto de diversos adornos y mobiliario.

    Etymology

    From the Hispanic Arabic 'axuār', which means 'that which is given' or 'donation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bride's trousseau
    The items that the bride brings into the marriage.
    ajuar de la novia
    to prepare the trousseau
    To gather the items that will be taken to weddings or celebrations.
    preparar el ajuar
    household trousseau
    A set of furniture and household items.
    ajuar de casa

    Related Words

    dowry
    Goods that a woman brings into the marriage.
    dote
    goods
    Objects that have economic value.
    bienes
    utensils
    Tools or implements for performing specific tasks.
    utensilios

    Slang Meanings

    Costly preparations for the marriage.
    They decided to invest in an impressive trousseau for the wedding.
    Decidieron invertir en un ajuar impresionante para la boda.
    A collection of new and luxurious items.
    Her trousseau was the most envied by everyone in the family.
    Su ajuar era el más envidiado por todos en la familia.