Paraguas (en. Umbrella)

/paɾaˈɣwɑs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A portable structure used to shelter from rain or sun, made of fabric held over a frame of rods.

Example sentence: I always carry my umbrella in the car in case it starts to rain.

Siempre llevo mi paraguas en el coche por si empieza a llover.

Definition: Any object that serves to protect from external elements.

Example sentence: He used an umbrella to protect himself from the sun at the beach.

Utilizó un paraguas para protegerse del sol en la playa.

Definition: In figurative contexts, it refers to a system that groups or protects different elements under the same concept.

Example sentence: The legal umbrella covers all companies in the region.

El paraguas legal cubre a todas las empresas de la región.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the Italian 'paraguai' which means 'for the water'.

Phrase: safety umbrella

Meaning: A mechanism or system that protects from incidents.

paraguas de seguridad

Phrase: to open the umbrella

Meaning: To take precautions against potential problems.

abrir el paraguas

Related word: parasol

Description: An object similar to an umbrella, but mainly used to protect from the sun.

sombrilla

Related word: cover

Description: Any object that serves to cover or protect something.

cubierta

Meaning: Used metaphorically to refer to someone who acts as a protector.

Example: He is the umbrella of the group, always taking care of everyone.

Él es el paraguas del grupo, siempre cuida de todos.

Meaning: In some regions, 'umbrella' refers to a person who is very cautious.

Example: He is so umbrella that he always checks the weather before going out.

Es tan paraguas que siempre revisa el clima antes de salir.