Barret (en. Barret)

/baˈret/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A cloth or knitted cap, usually without a visor.
He was wearing a wool barret to protect himself from the cold.
Llevaba un barret de lana para protegerse del frío.
A traditional hat in some regions.
The farmers in the area used to wear a straw barret.
Los campesinos de la zona solían usar un barret de paja.

Etymology

From Old French 'barret', which means cap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to throw off the cap
to leave fears behind and face the situation.
tirar el barret
to put on the cap
to assume responsibilities.
ponerse el barret

Related Words

cap
Item that covers the head, similar to the barret.
gorro
hat
A broader item that covers the head and part of the face.
sombrero

Slang Meanings

Carefree lifestyle.
He always goes through life with a barret, not worrying about anything.
Siempre va por la vida con un barret, sin preocuparse por nada.
A way of saying that someone is crazy or eccentric.
That girl has a barret; she always does weird things.
Esa chica tiene un barret, siempre hace cosas raras.