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    Delantal (en. Apron)

    /de.lan.tal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A garment worn to protect clothing while cooking.
    She put on an apron before starting to prepare dinner.
    Ella se puso un delantal antes de comenzar a preparar la cena.
    A garment used in some jobs to prevent stains on clothing.
    The painter wore an apron to avoid getting dirty.
    El pintor llevaba un delantal para no ensuciarse.
    In some places, it refers to an ornament or accessory in clothing.
    Grandma's apron had embroidered flowers.
    El delantal de la abuela tenía flores bordadas.

    Etymology

    From the old Spanish 'delantale', which comes from 'delante'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act as an apron
    To protect or care for something with great attention.
    hacer de delantal
    kitchen apron
    An apron specific for the activity of cooking.
    delantal de cocina
    work apron
    An apron used in manual or maintenance work.
    delantal de trabajo

    Related Words

    apron
    A similar garment used in the kitchen or in manual work.
    mandil
    uniform
    A set of garments used in certain professions that sometimes includes an apron.
    uniforme
    clothing
    A set of garments that we commonly wear, which the apron protects.
    ropa

    Slang Meanings

    In some places, it refers to someone who cooks well.
    That person is a real apron in the kitchen.
    Esa persona es un verdadero delantal en la cocina.
    Colloquial term to describe someone who cares a lot about their appearance while cooking.
    Juan always comes with an apron that matches his t-shirt.
    Juan siempre viene con un delantal a juego con su camiseta.