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    Percha (en. Hanger)

    /ˈpeɾ.tʃa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hole or hook to hang clothing items.
    He hung his coat on the hanger at the entrance.
    Colgó su abrigo en la percha de la entrada.
    Rod or support used to hold something.
    The lamp's hanger is broken.
    La percha de la lámpara está rota.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'percha', which means 'stick' or 'rod'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hang the hanger
    To place clothes on a hook.
    colgar la percha
    clothes hanger
    Specific support for hanging garments.
    percha de ropa
    to take off the hanger
    To remove something that is hung.
    sacar de la percha

    Related Words

    collar
    Clothing piece that encircles the neck.
    collar
    coat
    Outer garment that covers the body for warmth.
    abrigo
    to dress
    Action of putting on clothes.
    vestir

    Slang Meanings

    In some regions, it is used to refer to a person who is very thin.
    That girl is a hanger, she looks like she's going to break.
    Esa chica es una percha, parece que se va a romper.
    Colloquial expression to refer to someone who dresses very informally.
    Today she looks like a hanger, she's wearing anything.
    Hoy parece una percha, lleva cualquier cosa puesta.