Chaleco (en. Vest)

/tʃaˈle.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Garment worn over a shirt that covers the chest and back.

The vest he is wearing is very elegant.

El chaleco que lleva puesto es muy elegante.

Part of the uniform of some workers used for identification.

Workers wear a safety vest on the construction site.

Los trabajadores usan un chaleco de seguridad en la obra.

Garment worn in some cultures as part of traditional outfits.

The vest is part of the traditional costume of the region.

El chaleco es parte del traje típico de la región.

From Old French 'chaleco', which comes from Latin 'cucullus' meaning 'hood'.

bulletproof vest

Garment designed to protect against projectiles.

chaleco antibalas

straitjacket

Restraint device used in psychiatry.

chaleco de fuerza

reflective vest

Garment used to increase visibility, especially in road work.

chaleco reflectante

shirt

Garment worn on the upper body, typically with sleeves.

camisa

coat

Garment that covers the upper body, designed for cold protection.

abrigo

jacket

Garment similar to the vest but with sleeves.

chaqueta

Vest as a synonym for a person who is very well dressed.

Today he arrived at work in a vest that looks great on him.

Hoy llegó al trabajo con un chaleco que le queda de lujo.

In some contexts, vest means having a carefree or relaxed attitude.

He always wears a vest; he doesn't care about anything.

Él siempre está con un chaleco, no le importa nada.