Encaje (en. Lace)

/enˈkaxe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Work of embroidery that has a filigree design.

Example sentence: The dress was adorned with a beautiful lace.

El vestido estaba adornado con un precioso encaje.

Definition: Articulation or fitting between two parts that fit together.

Example sentence: The lace of the door ensures that no noise comes in.

El encaje de la puerta asegura que no entren ruidos.

Definition: Shape or design that results from a thread weaving.

Example sentence: The sheet had a lace of embroidered flowers.

La sábana tenía un encaje de flores bordadas.

Etymology: From Latin 'incatia', which means 'interlacing'.

Common phrase: perfect fit

Meaning: When something fits perfectly with another.

encaje perfecto

Common phrase: to be in a tight spot

Meaning: To be in a difficult or uncomfortable situation.

estar en encaje

Related word: to fit

Description: To adjust or insert something in a suitable place.

encajar

Related word: to fit (Portuguese)

Description: To correspond or match in shape or measurement.

encaixar

Slang meaning: Tight support in a romantic relationship.

Example: She says that her relationship is a perfect fit.

Ella dice que su relación es un encaje perfecto.

Slang meaning: A no-way-out or complicated situation.

Example: I feel stuck in a bind with this problem.

Me siento en un encaje con este problema.