Saya (en. Skirt)

/sa.ˈja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A women's garment that extends from the waist to the feet.

The saya that my grandmother wore was a beautiful red color.

La saya que llevaba la abuela era de un hermoso color rojo.

Typically, the saya is associated with traditional clothing.

At the party, many women were wearing typical sayas from the region.

En la fiesta, muchas mujeres lucían sayas típicas de la región.

It can refer to a fabric or material used to make this garment.

I bought a cotton saya for the summer.

Compré una saya de algodón para el verano.

From Hispanic Arabic 'saya', derived from classical Arabic 'sāʾa', which means 'robe' or 'cape.'

to wear a saya

To wear a long or traditional skirt.

llevar una saya

dance saya

Garment specifically used for folk dances.

saya de baile

skirt

Garment that covers the lower part of the body.

falda

tunic

Long garment that is usually worn over other clothing.

túnica

In some regions, 'saya' is used colloquially to refer to a woman who dresses traditionally.

She is a saya, always looks amazing at the folk party.

Ella es una saya, siempre luce increíble en la fiesta folclórica.

It is also used to describe someone who follows traditional lifestyles or clothing.

That girl is such a saya, her style never changes.

Esa chica es toda una saya, su estilo nunca cambia.