Plumitas (en. Feathers)
/pluˈmitas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Small feathers generally used as ornaments.
The little feathers in her hat gave it a special touch.
Las plumitas en su sombrero le daban un toque especial.
Association with something light or delicate.
The dress was decorated with colored little feathers.
El vestido estaba decorado con plumitas de colores.
Referring to a graceful or flirtatious appearance.
She always wears little feathers in her hair.
Ella siempre lleva plumitas en su cabello.
Etymology
Diminutive of 'pluma', which comes from the Latin 'pluma'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to fly like a little feather
Referring to being light or agile.
volar como una plumita
to walk lightly
To go with lightness or flirtation.
andar de plumitas
Related Words
feather
Element that birds use to fly and is often used as decoration.
pluma
down
Soft filling of feathers, used in coats or pillows.
plumón
Slang Meanings
A way to refer to someone who looks very flirty or striking.
That girl always dresses flirty for the party.
Esa chica siempre va de plumitas a la fiesta.
Description of something that is light or ephemeral.
The fresh air made everything feel like little feathers.
El aire fresco hacía que todo se sintiera como plumitas.