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    Crestas (en. Crests)

    /ˈkɾestas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Prolongations or points that rise in certain natural or artificial structures.
    The crests of the mountains are visible from afar.
    Las crestas de las montañas son visibles desde lejos.
    Elevated part of the back of an animal, especially birds or fish.
    The hen has red crests on its head.
    La gallina tiene crestas rojas en la cabeza.
    In some contexts, it refers to decorations or styles in hairstyling.
    I wear my hair with colorful crests.
    Llevo mi cabello con crestas de colores.

    Etymology

    From Spanish 'cresta', which comes from Latin 'crista'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rooster's crests
    Refers to the type of crest that chickens have, used in competitions.
    crestas de gallo
    there are still crests to climb
    Expression indicating that there are still challenges to face.
    aún hay crestas que escalar

    Related Words

    crest
    Upper or elevated part of something.
    cresta
    crestón
    Large or prominent crest.
    crestón
    summit
    The highest part of something.
    cima

    Slang Meanings

    To have crests in the hair as a style.
    He has punk-style crested hair.
    Él tiene el cabello con crestas al estilo punk.
    Crests as a symbol of competitiveness or challenge.
    He is always looking for new crests to climb in his career.
    Siempre busca nuevas crestas que escalar en su carrera.