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    Mantones (en. Shawls)

    /manˈtones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A rectangular garment used to cover the shoulders.
    She wore a lace mantón at the party.
    Ella llevó un mantón de encaje en la fiesta.
    A typical accessory in folk dances, especially in Andalusia.
    During the performance, the dancers wore colorful mantones.
    Durante la actuación, los bailarines usaban mantones coloridos.
    A characteristic element of traditional Spanish clothing.
    Mantones are a showcase of Spanish culture.
    Los mantones son una muestra de la cultura española.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'mantón', derived from 'manto'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wear the mantón
    To wear a mantón at a celebration or event.
    llevar el mantón
    flamenco mantón
    A specific type of mantón used in flamenco dance.
    mantón flamenco
    to adjust the mantón
    To place the mantón correctly over the shoulders.
    ajustar el mantón

    Related Words

    mantle
    A long garment that covers the body.
    manto
    shawl
    A light garment worn over the shoulders.
    chal
    scarf
    A strip of fabric worn around the neck.
    bufanda

    Slang Meanings

    To wear a mantón ostentatiously.
    She put on the mantón as if she were a queen.
    Se puso el mantón como si fuera una reina.
    To refer to someone who dresses in a very traditional way.
    That girl is a walking mantón.
    Esa chica es un mantón andante.