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    Faldones (en. Skirt)

    /falˈðones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Pieces of fabric that hang from the bottom of a garment.
    The skirts of her dress are made of silk.
    Los faldones de su vestido son de seda.
    Decorative elements on furniture or curtains.
    The skirts of the table are made of linen.
    Los faldones de la mesa son de lino.
    In some contexts, it refers to parts of clothing that conceal.
    The flaps of the coat gave him an elegant look.
    Los faldones del abrigo le daban un aspecto elegante.

    Etymology

    From the term 'faldón', which comes from the Latin 'faldonem', related to 'faltare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    table skirts
    Part that covers the sides of a table.
    faldones de mesa
    dress skirt
    Piece of fabric that forms the lower part of a dress.
    faldón de vestido

    Related Words

    skirt
    Clothing item that covers the lower part of the body.
    falda
    fabric
    Flexible material made of intertwined threads.
    tela
    dress
    Garment that covers the body and generally extends downwards.
    vestido

    Slang Meanings

    Affectionately refers to a loose garment.
    That skirt looks great on you.
    Ese faldón te queda muy bien.
    Used in some contexts to describe something that hangs or drags.
    He always arrives with the flaps of his clothes dragging.
    Él siempre llega con los faldones de su ropa arrastrando.