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    Mantón (en. Shawl)

    /manˈton/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A garment used for warmth.
    She covered herself with a mantón because it was cold.
    Ella se cubrió con un mantón porque hacía frío.
    A cloak or shawl used in ceremonies or celebrations.
    The bride's mantón was made of silk and very elegant.
    El mantón de la novia era de seda y muy elegante.
    A mantle or fabric worn for special occasions.
    At the party, many women wore mantones of different colors.
    En la fiesta, muchas mujeres llevaban mantónes de diferentes colores.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'mantō' meaning 'cloak' or 'mantle.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wear a mantón
    It means to dress warmly, especially in cold weather.
    llevar un mantón
    dance mantón
    It refers to a mantón used in a traditional or folkloric dance.
    mantón de baile
    flamenco mantón
    It specifically refers to the mantones used in flamenco dance.
    mantón de flamenca

    Related Words

    mantle
    A similar garment that covers the body, generally without sleeves.
    manto
    shawl
    It is a rectangular garment that can be worn in various ways.
    chal
    scarf
    A long and narrow garment used to warm the neck.
    bufanda

    Slang Meanings

    Elegant style, used at social events.
    She knows how to carry any mantón with great style.
    Ella sabe llevar cualquier mantón con mucho estilo.
    Reference to an attitude of elegance or sophistication.
    That attitude is worthy of a fine mantón.
    Esa actitud es digna de un buen mantón.