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    Collar (en. Necklace)

    /koˈlaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A jewelry accessory worn around the neck.
    She was wearing a beautiful pearl necklace.
    Llevaba un hermoso collar de perlas.
    Part of a garment that encircles the neck.
    The collar of the shirt is white.
    El collar de la camisa es de color blanco.
    A pet's collar, usually for a dog or cat.
    The dog has a collar with its name.
    El perro lleva un collar con su nombre.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'collāre', which means 'collar' or 'to hold around the neck'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to collar the moon
    To deceive or play a trick on someone.
    collar la luna
    to score a goal
    To achieve an unexpected success, usually in a sporting context.
    collar un gol
    flower necklace
    A branch or set of flowers placed around the neck.
    collar de flores

    Related Words

    choker
    A tight collar worn close to the neck.
    gargantilla
    chain
    A metal thread that can form a collar.
    cadena
    collar
    A small collar, often used for pets.
    collarín

    Slang Meanings

    To sleep with someone, to have sexual relations.
    That guy just wants to score with all the girls.
    Ese tipo solo quiere collar a todas las chicas.
    To steal something, usually of little importance.
    The boy stole a necklace from a store.
    El chico coló un collar de una tienda.