Sotana (en. Cassock)

/soˈtana/

Synonyms

A humorous term to refer to someone who dresses very formally.

That teacher always shows up in a cassock; he looks like a clergyman.

Ese profesor siempre llega con una sotana, parece un clérigo.

To wear something formal in informal situations.

Are you going to the party like that? You dressed as if you were going to a ceremony, there's no need for a cassock!

¿Vas a la fiesta así? Te vestiste como si fueras a una ceremonia, ¡no es necesario sotana!