Mandil (en. Apron)

/man'dil/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Garment that fits around the waist and hangs down in front.

Example Sentence: The cook put on the apron before starting to work.

El cocinero se puso el mandil antes de comenzar a trabajar.

Definition: Term in some countries referring to a garment similar to an apron.

Example Sentence: He wears an apron to avoid getting dirty while eating.

Usa un mandil para no mancharse mientras come.

Definition: An apron can have pockets to hold utensils.

Example Sentence: The apron I bought has a large pocket.

El mandil que compré tiene un bolsillo grande.

Etymology/Origin: From Hispano-Arabic 'mandil', and this from Classical Arabic 'mandīl', which means 'handkerchief'.

Phrase: chef's apron

Meaning: Specific apron for chefs and cooks.

mandil de cocinero

Phrase: put on the apron

Meaning: To put on the garment for cooking or working.

ponerse el mandil

Phrase: take off the apron

Meaning: To remove the garment after working.

quitarse el mandil

Related Word: apron

Description: Similar garment used to protect clothing.

delantal

Related Word: clothing

Description: Set of garments worn on the body.

ropa

Related Word: cook

Description: Person who prepares food.

cocinero

Slang Meaning: Used to describe someone who is overly submissive in a relationship.

Example: He always acts like an apron, doing everything his partner says.

Él siempre actúa como un mandil, haciendo todo lo que su pareja dice.

Slang Meaning: Referring to a person dedicated to the home and domestic tasks.

Example: I see him very apron-like with everything he does at home.

Lo veo muy mandil con todo lo que hace en casa.