Pliegues (en. Folds)

ˈplieɣes

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A fold is a sharp turn or bend that forms when bending a surface, such as fabric.

The folds of the clothing often mark its elegance.

Los pliegues de la ropa a menudo marcan su elegancia.

In geology, a fold refers to the deformations suffered by a layer of rock.

The folds in the mountains are evidence of tectonic movements.

Los pliegues en las montañas son evidencia de movimientos tectónicos.

In anatomy, folds are the parts of the skin that bend or wrinkle.

The folds in the skin of babies are a sign of their flexibility.

Los pliegues en la piel de los bebés son un signo de su flexibilidad.

It derives from the verb 'to fold', which means to bend or make a fold.

to make folds

To form doubles or curvatures in something.

hacer pliegues

folds of the skin

Refers to the wrinkles or folds in the skin, especially in areas of flexion.

pliegues de la piel

folds of clothing

Refers to the folds that form in the fabric of garments.

pliegues de la ropa

to fold

A verb that means to fold or make a fold.

plegar

to gather

To make folds in fabric or another surface.

fruncir

to bend

The action of making a fold.

doblar

Folds in clothing that indicate style.

That dress has very elegant folds.

Ese vestido tiene pliegues muy elegantes.

To refer to the wrinkles in the skin due to aging.

Over the years, the folds become more noticeable on the face.

Con los años, los pliegues se vuelven más notables en el rostro.