Refajo (en. Petticoat)

/reˈfa.xo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A garment worn over a skirt.

She is wearing an elegant refajo that matches her blouse.

Ella lleva un refajo elegante que combina con su blusa.

In some regions, it can refer to a work or labor garment.

Farmers often wear refajos to be more comfortable while working.

Los agricultores suelen usar refajos para estar más cómodos mientras trabajan.

From the old Spanish term, related to 'refajo' as a derivative of the word 'refajo' that denotes garment or dress.

To wear a refajo

To wear a garment on the lower part of the body.

llevar refajo

Work refajo

A garment specifically used for labor or hard work.

refajo de trabajo

Festive refajo

Refajo worn on special occasions or celebrations.

refajo festivo

Skirt

Garment that covers the lower part of the body, similar to a refajo.

falda

Dress

Garment that covers the entire body and may include a refajo.

vestido

Blouson

Loose garment that can be worn over a refajo.

blusón

To use something incorrectly or inappropriately.

You're refajoing the topic, let's focus on what's important.

Estás refajando el tema, mejor enfoquémonos en lo importante.