Faldones (en. Skirt hems)

/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.