Uniformes (en. Uniforms)

/uniˈformes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Garments that identify a group or institution.
Students must wear uniforms in school.
Los alumnos deben llevar uniformes en la escuela.
Set of clothing that makes all members look the same.
The police uniforms are very distinctive.
Los uniformes de la policía son muy distintivos.
Clothing intended for a specific purpose in a work or educational environment.
Doctors wear uniforms in the hospital to maintain hygiene.
Los médicos usan uniformes en el hospital para mantener la higiene.

Etymology

From Latin 'uniformis', which means 'of the same form'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

school uniform
Clothing that students wear in schools to identify themselves.
uniforme escolar
military uniform
Set of garments worn by members of the armed forces.
uniforme militar
uniform size
Equal measure for all elements of a group.
tamaño uniforme

Related Words

dress yourself
Imperative of the verb to dress, meaning to put on clothes.
vístete
fashion
Trends in clothing and personal style.
moda
design
Process of creating patterns or styles in clothing.
diseño

Slang Meanings

Cutie
That uniform is a cutie, I love it.
Ese uniforme es una monada, me encanta.
Work pajamas
The staff's uniform looks more like work pajamas.
El uniforme del personal parece más un pijama de trabajo.