Librea (en. Livery)

/liˈβɾea/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of clothing used as a uniform, especially in service jobs.
The hotel service has an elegant and well-designed livery.
El servicio del hotel cuenta con una librea elegante y bien diseñada.
Dress that differentiates a group or organization, such as the armed forces.
Soldiers wear a livery that identifies them as part of the army.
Los soldados llevan una librea que los identifica como parte del ejército.
Distinctive clothing related to nobility or royalty in past times.
The princess appeared at the ceremony in traditional livery.
La princesa apareció en la ceremonia con una librea tradicional.

Etymology

From French 'librée', which means 'dress' or 'uniform'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

style of livery
particular way of dressing or presenting a uniform.
estilo de librea
service livery
uniform worn by customer service or personnel.
librea de servicio
gala livery
formal and distinctive clothing worn at important events.
librea de gala

Related Words

uniform
Clothing used in a specific context for all members of a group.
uniforme
outfit
Set of clothing items that form a particular style.
atuendo
distinction
Feature that identifies someone as a member of a special group.
distinción

Slang Meanings

Unflattering style
That livery they wear is quite old-fashioned.
Esa librea que usan es bastante anticuada.
Cool clothing
That livery you have on is very cool.
Esa librea que llevas es muy cool.