Fajas (en. Girdles)

/ˈfaxas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A garment that is used to shape the figure.

Belts help enhance the silhouette.

Las fajas ayudan a realzar la silueta.

A strip of fabric that is used to support or fit a part of the body.

I use a belt for back pain.

Uso una faja para el dolor de espalda.

An elastic band used in sports activities.

He put on a belt to improve his performance when running.

Él se puso una faja para mejorar su rendimiento al correr.

The word 'faja' comes from the Latin 'facia', which means 'ribbon' or 'band'.

to wear a belt

To wear a garment that is tight to the body.

llevar faja

post-surgical belt

A belt designed to aid in recovery after surgery.

faja post-quirúrgica

sweating belt

A belt used to generate sweat during exercise.

faja de sudoración

waist

The part of the body located between the chest and the hips.

cintura

reduction

The act of decreasing size or amount.

reducción

to shape

To give shape to something.

moldear

Reference to garments that help shape the figure.

She wears belts to look thinner at the party.

Ella usa fajas para verse más delgada en la fiesta.

Sometimes used to refer to exaggerations about the body.

That outfit has so much belt that it looks cartoonish.

Ese outfit tiene tanta faja que parece dibujo animado.