Disfraces (en. Costumes)

/disˈfɾa.θes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of garments and objects used to conceal identity or transform appearance.

The children wore superhero costumes for the Halloween party.

Los niños se pusieron disfraces de superhéroes para la fiesta de Halloween.

Specific attire to represent a role in a theatrical play.

The actors wore costumes that represented the medieval era.

Los actores llevaban disfraces que representaban la época medieval.

Festive outfit worn in celebrations or carnivals.

Carnival is an occasion to showcase the best costumes.

El carnaval es una ocasión para lucir los mejores disfraces.

From the verb 'disfrazar', which comes from the Latin 'disfrazare', where 'dis-' indicates negation and 'fraxar' means 'to tear'.

to dress up as

To dress in a costume to emulate or represent someone or something.

disfrazarse de

to be carried away by the disguise

To act differently than one's true self, influenced by the disguise.

dejarse llevar por el disfraz

in disguise

To be dressed in a specific costume.

en disfraz

mask

Covering worn on the face, often used along with a costume.

máscara

carnival

Popular festival that usually includes parades and costumes.

carnaval

personification

Representation of an idea or quality through a disguise.

personificación

Costume that causes laughter or is ridiculous.

That strange costume won him the prize for the funniest.

Ese disfraz tan extraño le ganó el premio al más cómico.

Costume worn to attract attention.

She always chooses exaggerated costumes to be the center of attention at parties.

Siempre elige disfraces exagerados para ser el centro de atención en las fiestas.