Albornoz (en. Bathrobe)

/alβoɾˈnoθ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A garment for bathing or lounging with sleeves and a fitted waist, made of soft fabric.

After the shower, I put on my bathrobe to be comfortable at home.

Después de la ducha, me puse el albornoz para estar cómodo en casa.

Light clothing used to stay at home or to cover oneself during moments of rest.

The bathrobe is perfect for cold mornings.

El albornoz es perfecto para las mañanas frías.

From the Hispanic Arabic 'al-burnus', which comes from the classical Arabic 'burnus', meaning 'cloak'.

to put on the bathrobe

To dress in a bathrobe to be more comfortable.

ponerse el albornoz

to leave the bathroom in a bathrobe

To come out of the shower or bath wearing only the bathrobe.

salir del baño en albornoz

robe

Similar garment, usually lighter.

bata

towel

Absorbent fabric to dry the body after bathing.

toalla

house clothing

Everyday clothing worn at home.

ropa de casa

Bathrobe is our 'home uniform'.

Whenever I arrive home from work, I take off my shoes and put on the bathrobe; it’s my home uniform.

Siempre que llego del trabajo, me quito los zapatos y me pongo el albornoz, es mi uniforme para el hogar.

Being in a bathrobe means being relaxed.

Today is a day of rest; I will be in my bathrobe all day.

Hoy es un día de descanso, estaré todo el día en albornoz.