Frac (en. Tails)

/frak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of formal clothing used on special occasions.

The frac is traditional attire for the opera.

El frac es una vestimenta tradicional para la ópera.

A garment for formal events, characterized by being shorter than a tailcoat.

The groom wore an elegant frac at his wedding.

El novio llevaba un frac elegante en su boda.

A gala suit that includes striped trousers and a tailcoat.

At the gala dinner, all the men had to dress in frac.

En la cena de gala, todos los hombres tenían que vestir de frac.

From the French term 'frac', which means 'jacket' or 'formal suit'.

to wear a frac

To dress very formally, especially at events like weddings or galas.

llevar frac

frac and tie

Reference to a very formal style of dressing, which includes a frac and bow tie.

frac y corbata

tailcoat

A formal garment similar to the frac, but longer.

chaqué

tuxedo

A gala suit that is mainly used for nighttime and formal events.

tuxedo

Elegant and formal style.

When I go to parties like that, I always wear a frac to impress.

Cuando salgo a fiestas así, siempre me visto de frac para impresionar.

Attire that stands out for its sophistication.

That event really requires a frac; informal outfits are not accepted.

Ese evento realmente requiere frac, no se aceptan atuendos informales.