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    Levita (en. Levitate)

    /leˈbita/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Long jacket, usually made of dark fabric, worn over the shirt on formal occasions.
    The gentleman attended the wedding wearing an elegant tailcoat.
    El caballero asistió a la boda luciendo una levita elegante.
    Garment that is part of formal attire.
    The tailcoat is essential at a formal etiquette event.
    La levita es indispensable en un evento formal de etiqueta.
    Long dress worn by certain religious groups.
    The members of the ceremony wore tailcoats as part of their traditional clothing.
    Los miembros de la ceremonia llevaban levitas como parte de su vestimenta tradicional.

    Etymology

    From the French 'levite', which refers to a long dress worn by the Levites.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    formal tailcoat
    A type of tailcoat used in high-formality events.
    levita de gala
    to put on the tailcoat
    To dress formally for a special occasion.
    ponerse la levita

    Related Words

    frock coat
    Formal men's suit that includes a short jacket.
    chaqué
    tuxedo
    Formal men's suit considered more elegant than the tailcoat.
    smoking

    Slang Meanings

    An elegant coat in an informal context.
    Today I am going to wear a tailcoat as a coat for dinner.
    Hoy voy a llevar una levita como abrigo para la cena.
    A way to refer to someone who dresses very formally.
    Look at that guy, he looks like a tailcoat with all that suit.
    Mira a ese tipo, parece un levita con tanto traje.