Guante (en. Glove)

/ˈɡwante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Garment worn on the hands to protect them.

I put on a glove to avoid getting dirty.

Me puse un guante para no ensuciarme.

Accessory used in some sports activities.

The goalkeeper wore gloves to catch the ball.

El portero usó guantes para atrapar la pelota.

Tool that offers protection in manual jobs.

I wore work gloves for gardening.

Usé guantes de trabajo para jardinería.

From the French 'gant', from the Germanic 'wanta'.

silk glove

Expression referring to a gentle and delicate treatment.

guante de seda

to put on gloves

To accept a challenge or face a difficult situation.

ponerse los guantes

to wear gloves

To be prepared to undertake an activity that requires caution.

llevar guantes

mitten

Fingerless glove.

mitón

mitten

Paddle-shaped glove that covers the hand.

manopla

glove shop

Store where gloves are sold.

guantería

Refers to a person's skill in handling objects.

He has good gloves, he can perform tricks with ease.

Tiene buenos guantes, puede realizar trucos con facilidad.

Used to describe someone who has careful behavior.

That person always acts with kid gloves at work.

Esa persona siempre actúa con guantes de seda en el trabajo.