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    Charol (en. Patent leather)

    /chaˈrol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A type of leather that has a glossy finish.
    Patent leather shoes are ideal for formal occasions.
    Los zapatos de charol son ideales para ocasiones formales.
    Shine or luster characteristic of certain materials.
    The patent leather gives the bag an elegant look.
    El charol le da un aspecto elegante al bolso.
    adjective
    Made of patent leather.
    She wore a very modern patent leather jacket.
    Ella llevaba una chaqueta charol muy moderna.

    Etymology

    From the French 'vernis', which means varnish or lacquer, referring to the shiny finish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Patent leather shoes
    Shoes made of shiny leather, commonly used for formal events.
    zapatos de charol
    Patent leather dress
    Dress made of a material similar to patent leather, which stands out due to its shine.
    vestido de charol

    Related Words

    Shine
    Property of an object that reflects light.
    brillo
    Lacquer
    Substance applied to give shine to a surface.
    laca
    Leather
    Material obtained from animal skin.
    cuero

    Slang Meanings

    Stylish and eye-catching.
    That jacket is very shiny, perfect for impressing.
    Esa chaqueta es muy charol, perfecta para impresionar.
    Something that stands out for its shine or attractiveness.
    That car is very flashy, everyone looks at it because of its color.
    Ese coche es muy charol, todos lo miran por su color.