Solapas (en. Lapels)

/soˈlapas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Pieces of fabric that protrude at the edges of a garment, such as jackets.

The lapels of his jacket were black.

Las solapas de su chaqueta eran de color negro.

Paper doll for dressing, where flaps are used to hold the clothing in place.

The children play dress-up with the doll using flaps that fit.

Los niños juegan a vestir a la muñeca con solapas que se ajustan.

Part of a book or brochure that folds outwards.

In the book, the flaps contained additional information about the chapters.

En el libro, las solapas contenían información adicional sobre los capítulos.

From Old Spanish 'sopla', referring to something that folds or bends.

lapels of a jacket

It refers to the lapels that adorn or are part of a jacket.

solapas de una chaqueta

to wear the lapels raised

Expression indicating that someone is wearing their lapels up, usually for style.

llevar las solapas alzadas

jacket

Sleeveless garment that covers the torso.

chaqueta

pants

Garment that covers the legs from the waist.

pantalón

coat

Outer garment, usually for warmth, that may have lapels.

abrigo

In some contexts, it refers to someone who is deceitful or hides their true nature.

Watch out for him, he has lapels.

Cuidado con él, tiene solapas.

Used to describe an unconventional style of dressing.

That guy has very original lapels.

Ese tipo tiene unas solapas muy originales.