Maragata (en. Traditional dress)

/maɾaˈɡata/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Woman originating from Maragatería.
The maragata wore her traditional dress.
La maragata vestía con su traje tradicional.
Custom or tradition of the maragatos.
The maragata used to participate in local festivals.
La maragata solía participar en las fiestas locales.

Etymology

Derived from Maragatería, a historical region in León, Spain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

land maragata
A hardworking and honest person.
maragata de tierra
to the maragata
Conservative or traditional in their customs.
a la maragata

Related Words

maragato
Man originating from Maragatería.
maragato
maragatería
Historical region inhabited by the maragatos.
maragatería
tradition
Customs and ways of life passed down from generation to generation.
tradición

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone very attached to their customs.
That is a maragata type, he always does the same thing.
Ese es un tipo maragata, siempre hace lo mismo.
A person who acts very strictly in their way of living.
He doesn't like to change, he's a maragata of life.
No le gusta cambiar, es un maragata de la vida.