El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 2B

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

deportivas, tenis

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

describir

the way in which a piece of clothing fits the wearer

quedar

(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement

suelto, flojo

(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

estrecho, ajustado

a particular appearance that is determined by certain principles

estilo

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

ropa

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

moda

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

vestido

a short item of clothing that we wear on the top part of our body, usually has sleeves and something in the front so we could close it

chaqueta

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

vaqueros

an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

sandalia

a piece of clothing worn on the top part of our body that is made of cotton or wool, has long sleeves and a closed front

suéter

an item of clothing that is worn to cover the upper part of the body

blusa, camisa

a part of a sweatshirt or coat that covers the head but leaves the face open

capucha

(of an item of clothing) having sleeves that are long enough to reach one's wrist

de manga larga, manga larga

having a below-average distance between two points

corto, bajo

a sweater that has a lifted collar folding over itself and covering the neck

suéter de cuello alto, jersey de cuello alto

(of a piece of clothing) having a neckline in the shape of the letter V

con cuello en v

(of clothes) without any sleeves

sin mangas

a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface

estampado, diseño

having a pattern of small squares with usually two different colors

a cuadros, de cuadros

having a repeated design or decorative arrangement of colors

estampado

cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant, naturally soft and comfortable against the skin

algodón

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

chaleco

strong cotton cloth that is usually blue in color, particularly used in making jeans

tela vaquera

an item of clothing for the top half of one's body, traditionally worn by men, that is tight fitting, sleeveless, collarless, with buttons in the front, and worn usually under a jacket and over a shirt

chaleco, chaleco de vestir

an item of clothing made of the skin of a dead animal, typically mammals like foxes or rabbits

piel, manta de piel

the part around the neck of a piece of clothing that usually turns over

cuello

a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern

encaje

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

lino

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

traje

a type of fabric that is stretchy and used to make tight fitting clothes such as athletic wear

lycra, tela elástica

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

traje de baño

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

seda

a piece of cloth, worn around the neck or head, especially to keep warm

bufanda

a cloth with a smooth and thick surface, typically made of cotton or silk

terciopelo

a narrow piece of cloth tied in a bowknot around the collar of a shirt

corbatín, pajarita

thick thread made from the fibers of sheep or other animals, commonly used for knitting

lana

made of or related to wool

de lana

a type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper

cárdigan

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

cuero

soft leather with a velvety surface, used for making shoes, jackets, etc.

gamuza, ante

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

bota

(of clothing) comfortable and suitable for everyday use or informal events and occasions

informal, de sport

simple, traditional, and appealing, with a timeless quality that stays in fashion regardless of trends

clásico

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

pasado de moda

having an appearance that is untidy, dirty, or worn out

desaliñado, maltrecho

(of people or clothes) looking neat, tidy, and elegantly fashionable

elegante

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

ponerse elegante, vestirse de etiqueta

to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.

colgar, suspender

to be of the right size or shape for someone

quedar

to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination

combinar con

to take off what one is wearing and put on something else

to remove one's clothes from one's body

to put on one's clothes

to complement and suit each other when combined or placed together, particularly regarding appearance or taste

ir bien con, complementar con