Vistió (en. Dressed)

/bis'tjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of dressing someone.
He dressed his daughter for the wedding.
Él vistió a su hija para la boda.
To cover oneself with clothing.
She dressed quickly before going out.
Ella se vistió rápidamente antes de salir.
To provide clothing or attire to another person.
The mother dressed her children before the party.
La madre vistió a sus hijos antes de la fiesta.

Etymology

From the Latin 'vestire', which means 'to cover' or 'to put on clothes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dress well
To have an attractive and appropriate style when dressing.
vestir bien
dress formally
To dress in formal or elegant clothing for a special occasion.
vestir de gala
wear the shirt
To wear a blouse or clothing item on the upper body.
llevar la camisa

Related Words

dress
A clothing item that covers the body, typically associated with women.
vestido
to dress
An action that refers to putting clothes on a person or covering them.
vestir
vest
Previously, it referred to ceremonial outfits.
vesta

Slang Meanings

To be at an event with appropriate clothing.
When you arrive at the party, make sure you are well 'dressed'.
Cuando llegues a la fiesta, asegúrate de que estés bien 'vistido'.
To dress in casual style.
She is always 'dressed' in the latest fashion.
Ella siempre está 'vestida' con lo último en moda.