Forrado (en. Lined)

/foˈraðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Inner part of an object that has been lined.
The upholstery of the sofa is made of velvet.
El forrado del sofá es de terciopelo.
adjective
That is covered or lined with something.
The book is lined with a protective cover.
El libro está forrado con una funda protectora.
It refers to a person who has great wealth.
That businessman is loaded with money.
Ese empresario está forrado de dinero.

Etymology

From the verb forrar, derived from the Latin 'forrāre', which means to cover.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be loaded
To have a lot of money.
estar forrado
loaded to the teeth
To be very wealthy or to have a lot of money.
forrado hasta los dientes
loaded with luxuries
To live in opulence.
forrado de lujos

Related Words

forrar
To cover or line something with a material.
forrar
forro
Material used to cover something.
forro
forrado
State of being covered.
forrado

Slang Meanings

To have a lot of money.
That guy is loaded; he always goes out to dinner at fancy restaurants.
Ese tipo es un forrado, siempre sale a cenar en restaurantes lujosos.
To be completely covered in wealth.
Don't worry, he's loaded and can help.
No te preocupes, él está forrado y puede ayudar.