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    Túnica (en. Tunica)

    /ˈtunika/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A piece of clothing that covers the torso and sometimes the legs.
    The tunic she wore was of a vibrant color.
    La túnica que llevaba era de un color vibrante.
    A traditional dress worn by some cultures.
    The priestesses wore white tunics during the ritual.
    Las sacerdotisas vestían túnicas blancas durante el ritual.
    In anatomy, a layer of tissue that covers an organ.
    The muscular tunic of the intestine is very important for its functioning.
    La túnica muscular del intestino es muy importante para su funcionamiento.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tunica', which means garment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    formal tunic
    A formal garment used on special occasions.
    túnica de gala
    summer tunic
    A light and fresh garment for warm climates.
    túnica de verano

    Related Words

    dress
    Garment that covers the body, usually for women.
    vestido
    shawl
    Garment used to cover the shoulders.
    mantón
    clothing
    Set of garments.
    ropaje

    Slang Meanings

    Tunic as a reference to a person who dresses formally.
    Look at how he arrived at the party; with that tunic, he looked like a model.
    Mira cómo llegó a la fiesta, con esa túnica parecía un modelo.
    Use of tunic in a humorous sense to refer to a person who dresses excessively elegant.
    It’s not a gala, why are you wearing that tunic?
    No es una gala, ¿por qué llevas esa túnica?