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Vocabulario Esencial de Tops Cotidianos y Funcionales - Camisa de Vestir

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Key Everyday and Functional Tops Vocabulary
undergarment
undergarment
[Sustantivo]

an article of clothing worn beneath outer garments, typically for warmth, support, or hygiene

prenda interior, ropa interior

prenda interior, ropa interior

Ex: He chose a lightweight undergarment to wear under his suit. 

Él eligió una prenda interior ligera para usar debajo de su traje.

linen
linen
[Sustantivo]

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

lino

lino

Ex: As a sustainable choice, many environmentally-conscious consumers opt for linen towels and linens, appreciating the eco-friendly qualities of the natural fiber. 

Como una opción sostenible, muchos consumidores conscientes del medio ambiente optan por toallas y ropa de cama de lino, apreciando las cualidades ecológicas de la fibra natural.

collar
collar
[Sustantivo]

the part of a shirt, coat, or other garment that fits around the neck, often folding over

cuello

cuello

Ex: The collar of his jacket was stained. 
cuff
cuff
[Sustantivo]

the part of a sleeve at the wrist that can be turned back

puño

puño

Ex: She admired the intricate embroidery on the cuffs of her new blouse, which added a unique touch to the design. 

Ella admiró el intrincado bordado en los puños de su nueva blusa, lo que añadió un toque único al diseño.

check
check
[Sustantivo]

a pattern of small squares, typically in two colors, used on fabric and resembling a checkerboard

cuadros, damero

cuadros, damero

Ex: He wore a shirt in a classic green check. 
gold standard
gold standard
[Sustantivo]

a benchmark or model of excellence against which other things are measured

patrón oro, referencia de excelencia

patrón oro, referencia de excelencia

Ex: The company's customer service is the gold standard in the industry. 

El servicio al cliente de la empresa es el estándar de oro en la industria.

attire
attire
[Sustantivo]

the clothes that someone is wearing for a special occasion

atuendo, vestimenta

atuendo, vestimenta

Ex: The company’s annual dinner is a black-tie event, so I’ll need to rent a tuxedo as my attire for the evening. 

La cena anual de la empresa es un evento de etiqueta, así que tendré que alquilar un esmoquin como mi atuendo para la noche.

laid-back
laid-back
[Adjetivo]

relaxed, casual, or informal in style or feeling

relajado, informal

relajado, informal

Ex: The beach town is known for its laid-back lifestyle. 
chino
chino
[Sustantivo]

a durable cotton twill fabric, often used for trousers

una tela de algodón resistente,  a menudo utilizada para pantalones

una tela de algodón resistente, a menudo utilizada para pantalones

Ex: Designers often use chino material for casual and semi-formal clothing. 

Los diseñadores a menudo utilizan el material chino para ropa casual y semi-formal.

sleeve
sleeve
[Sustantivo]

the part of a garment that covers some or all of the arm

manga

manga

Ex: She wore a dress with short sleeves. 
elegance
elegance
[Sustantivo]

a quality of grace, style, and refinement in appearance, behavior, or design

elegancia

elegancia

Ex: He moved with quiet elegance across the stage. 

Se movió con una elegancia silenciosa por el escenario.

rebellion
rebellion
[Sustantivo]

an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change

rebelión

rebelión

Ex: The leaders of the rebellion were captured and put on trial. 
authority
authority
[Sustantivo]

the right or power to give orders to people

autoridad

autoridad

Ex: The committee was given the authority to make final decisions on budget allocations. 
to shrink
to shrink
[Verbo]

(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water

encogerse

encogerse

Ex: Last winter, my favorite sweater shrunk in the laundry. 

El invierno pasado, mi suéter favorito se encogió en el lavado.

to fade
to fade
[Verbo]

(of a color) to gradually become less bright or vivid

desvanecerse, destenir

desvanecerse, destenir

Ex: Bright fabrics may fade if they are washed too often. 
detergent
detergent
[Sustantivo]

a cleaning substance that is designed to remove dirt, stains, and other impurities from surfaces or fabrics

detergente, jabón en polvo

detergente, jabón en polvo

Ex: He bought a bottle of eco-friendly detergent to reduce his household's environmental impact. 

Compró una botella de detergente ecológico para reducir el impacto ambiental de su hogar.

damp
damp
[Adjetivo]

slightly wet, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The basement felt cold and damp after the storm. 
wrinkle
wrinkle
[Sustantivo]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

arruga

arruga

Ex: The wrinkles on his neck were more pronounced after a long day in the sun. 

Las arrugas en su cuello eran más pronunciadas después de un largo día al sol.

steam iron
steam iron
[Sustantivo]

an electric household appliance that uses hot steam to remove wrinkles and creases from fabric

plancha de vapor, vaporera

plancha de vapor, vaporera

padded
padded
[Adjetivo]

filled or covered with soft material for protection, comfort, or added shape

acolchado, almohadillado

acolchado, almohadillado

Ex: He sent the fragile item in a padded envelope to prevent damage. 

Envió el artículo frágil en un sobre acolchado para evitar daños.

manual labor
manual labor
[Sustantivo]

physical work done by people, especially involving the use of hands and bodily effort, rather than machines

trabajo manual, mano de obra

trabajo manual, mano de obra

Ex: Manual labor jobs can be physically demanding. 

Los trabajos de trabajo manual pueden ser físicamente exigentes.

durable
durable
[Adjetivo]

able to resist wear, damage, or decay

resistente, duradero

resistente, duradero

Ex: This phone case is durable against drops and scratches. 

Esta funda de teléfono es duradera contra caídas y arañazos.

stain
stain
[Sustantivo]

a discolored or dirty mark that is difficult to remove

mancha,  mancha difícil de quitar

mancha, mancha difícil de quitar

Ex: The old table had several dark water stains. 
put together
put together
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) looking neat, stylish, or well-dressed, often implying confidence and attention to appearance

arreglado, elegante

arreglado, elegante

Ex: Despite the chaos, she remained calm and put together. 

A pesar del caos, ella se mantuvo tranquila y arreglada.

on {one's} own

without anyone else to support or accompany one

Ex: After moving to the new city, she settled in on her own. 
handy
handy
[Adjetivo]

functional and easy to use

práctico, útil

práctico, útil

Ex: She found the new recipe book quite handy for quick and easy dinner ideas. 

Encontró el nuevo libro de recetas bastante útil para ideas de cena rápidas y fáciles.

stripe
stripe
[Sustantivo]

a design consisting of lines or bands with a different color from the background, often used on clothing, textiles, or other surfaces

raya, lista

raya, lista

Ex: The team's uniform featured bold red and blue stripes across the chest. 

El uniforme del equipo presentaba rayas rojas y azules llamativas en el pecho.

to show off

to proudly display the positive qualities or attributes of something in order to showcase its best features

presumir, lucir

presumir, lucir

Ex: Please show the innovative features off in the product demonstration. 

Por favor, muestra las características innovadoras en la demostración del producto.

workplace
workplace
[Sustantivo]

a physical location, such as an office, factory, or store, where people go to work and perform their job duties

lugar de trabajo, entorno laboral

lugar de trabajo, entorno laboral

Ex: A clean and organized workplace improves productivity and morale. 

Un lugar de trabajo limpio y organizado mejora la productividad y la moral.

to [make] {one's} mark

to become noticed or well-known by doing something, particularly something unusual or impressive

hacerse notar, ganar reconocimiento

hacerse notar, ganar reconocimiento

Ex: He quickly made his mark after joining the company. 

Se hizo notar rápidamente después de unirse a la empresa.

(as|) easy as pie

lacking difficulty and done without putting any efforts

pan comido, facilísimo

pan comido, facilísimo

Ex: Don't stress about the interview; the first round is easy as pie. 

No te agobies por la entrevista; la primera ronda es pan comido.

to pair
to pair
[Verbo]

to connect or combine two objects, ideas, or people, often because they complement or work well together

emparejar, combinar

emparejar, combinar

Ex: The teacher paired students for a group project to encourage teamwork. 
snug
snug
[Adjetivo]

having a close and comfortable fit, often tight but cozy and secure

ajustado, cómodo

ajustado, cómodo

Ex: The blanket was snug around him, making him feel safe and comfortable. 

La manta estaba cómodamente ajustada alrededor de él, haciéndolo sentir seguro y cómodo.

to roll up
to roll up
[Verbo]

to tuck the edges of a piece of clothing, such as sleeves or trousers, to adjust the length

arremangar, subir

arremangar, subir

Ex: The fashionista rolled up the cuffs of her jeans to create a trendy look. 

La fashionista arremangó los puños de sus jeans para crear un look moderno.

to dress down

to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

vestirse de manera informal, ponerse ropa casual

vestirse de manera informal, ponerse ropa casual

Ex: After work, I like to dress down into something comfortable for the evening. 

Después del trabajo, me gusta relajarme con algo cómodo para la noche.

sharp
sharp
[Adjetivo]

(of a person's style or clothes) dressy and fashionable, often conveying a sense of sophistication and elegance

elegante

elegante

Ex: Despite his casual attire, he managed to look sharp with his well-coordinated outfits. 
outing
outing
[Sustantivo]

a pleasure or educational trip that may last a day

excursión, paseo

excursión, paseo

Ex: Families often plan outings to local parks or beaches to enjoy outdoor activities together. 

Las familias a menudo planean excursiones a parques locales o playas para disfrutar de actividades al aire libre juntos.

professionalism
professionalism
[Sustantivo]

the expertness characteristic of a professional person

profesionalismo, competencia profesional

profesionalismo, competencia profesional

status
status
[Sustantivo]

someone or something's professional or social position relative to that of others

posición social

posición social

Ex: The promotion elevated her status within the company. 

El ascenso elevó su estatus dentro de la empresa.

obsession
obsession
[Sustantivo]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

obsesión

obsesión

Ex: She had an obsession with checking her email, even in the middle of the night. 

Ella tenía una obsesión por revisar su correo electrónico, incluso en medio de la noche.

standing
standing
[Sustantivo]

a person's or organization's status, rank, or reputation within a group or society

posición

posición

Ex: Daniel is a lawyer of considerable standing in the city. 
to [take] charge

to assume control or responsibility for something or someone

hacerse cargo

hacerse cargo

Ex: They will take charge of the event's organization, ensuring it runs smoothly. 
to machine-wash

wash by machine

lavar a máquina, lavar en lavadora

lavar a máquina, lavar en lavadora

shrinking
shrinking
[Sustantivo]

the process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or extent

encogimiento, reducción

encogimiento, reducción

Ex: The shrinking of the market forced several companies to close. 
stiff
stiff
[Adjetivo]

firm and difficult to bend or change shape

duro

duro

Ex: The cardboard is too stiff to fold neatly. 
ironing
ironing
[Sustantivo]

the activity of making clothes, etc. smooth using an iron

planchado

planchado

Ex: Ironing delicate fabrics requires careful attention to avoid damaging the material. 

Planchar telas delicadas requiere atención cuidadosa para evitar dañar el material.

storage
storage
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of keeping something in a particular place until it is needed

almacenamiento,  almacenaje

almacenamiento, almacenaje

Ex: The company is responsible for the safe storage of the equipment. 
hanger
hanger
[Sustantivo]

a device, typically made of metal, plastic, or wood, designed to hold clothing by the shoulders and keep it wrinkle-free

percha, gancho

percha, gancho

Ex: He bought velvet hangers to prevent his shirts from slipping off. 

Compró perchas de terciopelo para evitar que sus camisas se resbalen.

crease
crease
[Sustantivo]

a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

pliegue, arruga

pliegue, arruga

shorthand
shorthand
[Sustantivo]

a method of writing quickly using symbols or abbreviations

taquigrafía, abreviación

taquigrafía, abreviación

Ex: Journalists often use shorthand to capture interviews accurately. 

Los periodistas a menudo utilizan la taquigrafía para capturar entrevistas con precisión.

must-have
must-have
[Adjetivo]

considered highly desirable, essential, or especially worth having

imprescindible, esencial

imprescindible, esencial

Ex: These boots became a must-have fashion piece during the winter season. 

Estas botas se convirtieron en una pieza de moda imprescindible durante la temporada de invierno.

hangout
hangout
[Sustantivo]

a casual social gathering or time spent relaxing with other people

reunión, quedada

reunión, quedada

Ex: What started as a quick coffee turned into a long hangout. 
wardrobe
wardrobe
[Sustantivo]

all of the clothes that someone owns

armario

armario

Ex: After the shopping spree, her wardrobe was filled with new, trendy outfits. 

Después de la compra compulsiva, su armario estaba lleno de nuevos conjuntos de moda.

smart casual
smart casual
[Adjetivo]

(of clothes) neat, conventional and rather informal

smart casual

smart casual

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