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    Tirantes (en. Braces)

    /tiˈɾantes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Straps or ribbons used to hold up pants.
    Suspenders are an alternative to a belt.
    Los tirantes son una alternativa al cinturón.
    Clothing items worn over the shoulders.
    She is wearing red suspenders.
    Ella lleva unos tirantes de color rojo.
    Generally made of fabric or leather and can be decorative.
    The suspenders on his suit were very elegant.
    Los tirantes de su traje eran muy elegantes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to pull', as they are pulled to adjust the suspenders.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suit suspenders
    Suspenders specifically used for formal suits.
    tirantes de traje
    to make suspenders
    Expression referring to using suspenders instead of a belt.
    hacer tirantes
    fitted suspenders
    Referring to suspenders that are well secured.
    tirantes ajustados

    Related Words

    corsetry
    A set of garments used to adjust the figure.
    corsetería
    belt
    Strap worn around the waist.
    cinturón
    suspender
    Alternative word for referring to suspenders.
    suspensor

    Slang Meanings

    Substitute for a belt in informal situations.
    Today I opted to wear suspenders instead of a belt.
    Hoy opté por usar tirantes en lugar de cinturón.
    Reference to a retro or vintage style.
    That look with suspenders is very eighties.
    Ese look con tirantes es muy ochentero.