Escote (en. Neckline)

/esˈkote/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: An opening at the top of a garment that reveals part of the chest.

Example Sentence: The neckline of her dress was quite pronounced.

El escote de su vestido era bastante pronunciado.

Definition: In the context of decoration or design, the term may refer to the type of neckline used.

Example Sentence: She chose a V-shaped neckline for her gala dress.

Ella eligió un escote en forma de V para su vestido de gala.

Etymology/Origin: From the French 'écot', meaning the part that is cut, referring to a reduction or opening.

Phrase: V neckline

Meaning: A type of neckline that forms a V shape.

escote en V

Phrase: heart-shaped neckline

Meaning: A neckline that has the shape of a heart.

escote corazón

Phrase: boat neckline

Meaning: A wide and horizontal neckline resembling the bow of a boat.

escote barco

Related Word: dress

Description: A female garment that covers the body from the shoulders to the legs.

vestido

Related Word: collar

Description: The part of the garment that surrounds the neck area.

cuello

Related Word: low-cut

Description: An adjective that describes something that has a neckline.

decotado

Meaning: Refers to a very pronounced neckline in a dress.

Example: That actress always wears necklines that steal glances.

Esa actriz siempre lleva escotes que roban miradas.

Meaning: Neckline in a daring or provocative context.

Example: She wore a neckline that left little to the imagination.

Llevaba un escote que dejaba poco a la imaginación.