Pamela (en. Pamela)

/paˈmela/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A wide-brimmed hat typical of women, often used for outdoor activities or as a fashion accessory.
She wore an elegant pamela on her wedding day.
Llevaba una pamela elegante en el día de su boda.
A hat that protects from the sun, frequently adorned with ribbons or flowers.
The pamela she bought at the fair was very colorful.
La pamela que compró en la feria era muy colorida.
Term used in the fashion world to describe a specific type of hat.
The models walked the runway with pamelas of different styles.
Las modelos desfilaron con pamelas de diferentes estilos en la pasarela.

Etymology

From Old English ‘pamela’, title of a novel by Samuel Richardson.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wearing a pamela
using a wide-brimmed hat as an accessory.
llevando una pamela
in the shade of the pamela
being sheltered or protected from the sun.
a la sombra de la pamela

Related Words

hat
Accessory used to cover the head.
sombrero
fashion
Set of trends in clothing and accessories.
moda

Slang Meanings

Refers to a woman who is always well-dressed and fashionable.
That woman is a true pamela, always making an impact with her style.
Esa mujer es una verdadera pamela, siempre impactando con su estilo.
Can be used to describe a sunny or festive event.
The picnic at the beach was pure pamela weather.
El picnic en la playa fue puro clima pamela.