Polo (en. Pole)
/ˈpolo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Short-sleeved shirt with a collar.
He was wearing a blue polo during the match.
Llevaba un polo azul durante el partido.
Sport played on horseback in a field with two teams.
Polo is a very exciting sport.
El polo es un deporte muy emocionante.
Geographic pole, such as the North Pole or the South Pole.
The South Pole is extremely cold.
El Polo Sur es extremadamente frío.
Etymology
From the English 'polo', related to the game of polo and through the resolution model of the 19th century.
Common Phrases and Expressions
golf polo
Polo shirt used for playing golf.
polo de golf
rugby polo
Polo shirt associated with rugby.
polo de rugby
tech polo
Shirt that has a design related to technology.
polo informático
Related Words
shirt
Garment that covers the torso.
camisa
collar
Part of the garment that surrounds the neck.
cuello
coat
Outer garment that covers the body.
abrigo
Slang Meanings
Term used to refer to someone who is stylish or fashionable.
That guy always dresses in a polo that fits him perfectly.
Ese chico siempre viste con un polo que le queda perfecto.
Said of something that is very good or of high quality.
That food is very polo, you have to try it.
Esa comida es muy polo, tienes que probarla.