Guirnaldas (en. Garlands)

/ɡiɾˈnaldas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A collection of flowers, leaves, or decorative elements joined in a way that allows them to be hung.
The flower garland decorated the entrance of the house.
La guirnalda de flores adornaba la entrada de la casa.
Festive decoration used in celebrations and special events.
They placed garlands in the living room for the birthday party.
Colocaron guirnaldas en el salón para la fiesta de cumpleaños.
Decorative ribbon or strip used to beautify a space.
The Christmas garlands filled the tree with color.
Las guirnaldas navideñas llenaron de color el árbol.

Etymology

From the Latin 'gyrnalis', which means 'related to a turn or a circumference', alluding to the shape of garlands.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make garlands
To create hanging decorations generally for festive decoration.
hacer guirnaldas
flower garland
Decoration formed by a series of flowers tied together that is hung up.
guirnalda de flores
Christmas garland
Specific decoration used during Christmas festivities.
guirnalda navideña

Related Words

flower
Plant with reproductive structures that are often used in garlands.
flor
decoration
Decorative element that may include garlands.
adorno
party
Celebration where garlands are frequently used for decoration.
fiesta

Slang Meanings

A garland made of recycled materials.
That recycled paper garland looks great at the party.
Esa guirnalda de papel reciclado se ve genial en la fiesta.
Garland of decorative lights, especially at festive events.
They placed light garlands all over the garden for the celebration.
Colocaron guirnaldas de luces en todo el jardín para la celebración.