Perilla (en. Knob)

/peˈriʎa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A handle used to open or close a compartment.

The door knob was wet.

La perilla de la puerta estaba mojada.

The rounded part of an object that can be turned.

I turned the volume knob to increase the music.

Giré la perilla del volumen para subir la música.

Hair growth in the chin area.

He grew a goatee to give himself a more mature look.

Se dejó crecer la perilla y le da un aire más maduro.

From Old Spanish 'perilla,' diminutive of 'pera,' due to its shape.

door knob

Handle that allows opening or closing a door.

perilla de la puerta

volume knob

Control that adjusts the sound level of a device.

perilla de volumen

to have a goatee

To have hair in the chin area.

tener perilla

handle

Part of an object, similar to the knob, used to operate mechanisms.

manija

grip

Part of an object designed to be gripped, similar to a knob in some respects.

asa

Having a goatee may refer to someone wanting to appear more attractive.

He grew a goatee because he thinks it makes him look more interesting.

Él se dejó la perilla porque cree que le hace ver más interesante.

In some places, 'goatee' is used to refer to a group of stylish young people.

That gang are the stylish kids in the neighborhood, always setting trends.

Esa pandilla son los perillas del barrio, siempre marcando tendencia.