noun🔗ShareCortinasA curtain; a drapery."The sun was too bright, so I closed the drapes to darken the room. "El sol era demasiado brillante, así que cerré las cortinas para oscurecer la habitación.architecturebuildingitempropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCaída, drapeadoThe way in which fabric falls or hangs."The elegant drapes of the wedding gown flowed beautifully as the bride walked down the aisle. "La elegante caída del vestido de novia fluía hermosamente mientras la novia caminaba por el pasillo.appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn miembro de una subcultura juvenil distinguido por su vestimenta elegante, especialmente pantalones de pernera estrecha (años 1950)A member of a youth subculture distinguished by its sharp dress, especially peg-leg pants (1950s: e.g. Baltimore, MD). Antonym: square"In the 1950s, the local diner was always crowded with drapes showing off their pegged pants and slicked-back hair, much to the annoyance of the more conservative "squares." "En la década de 1950, el restaurante local siempre estaba lleno de 'drapes' que mostraban sus pantalones de pernera estrecha y su cabello engominado, para gran molestia de los 'squares' más conservadores.culturestyleappearancehistorypersongroupsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVestido drapeadoA dress made from an entire piece of cloth, without having pieces cut away as in a fitted garment."The shop sells beautiful cotton drapes, perfect for a simple summer dress. "La tienda vende hermosos vestidos drapeados de algodón, perfectos para un vestido de verano sencillo.stylewearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrir con cortinas, drapejarTo cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery"to drape a bust, a building, etc."Drapear un busto, un edificio, etc.appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrir, taparTo spread over, cover."I draped my towel over the radiator to dry."Puse mi toalla sobre el radiador para que se secara.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBurlarse, mofarseTo rail at; to banter.""The older siblings often drape the younger one about his mismatched socks, but it's all in good fun." "Los hermanos mayores a menudo se burlan del menor por sus calcetines desparejados, pero todo es en broma.languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer telaTo make cloth."She carefully drapes the fabric over the mannequin to begin designing the dress. "Ella hace cuidadosamente la tela sobre el maniquí para comenzar a diseñar el vestido.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDrapear, colgarTo design drapery, arrange its folds, etc., as for hangings, costumes, statues, etc."The interior designer carefully drapes the fabric to create elegant window coverings. "El diseñador de interiores drapea cuidadosamente la tela para crear elegantes cortinas.artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareColgar, caerTo hang or rest limply"After a long day at work, he drapes his jacket over the back of the chair. "Después de un largo día de trabajo, cuelga su chaqueta sobre el respaldo de la silla.appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCortinasHeavy cloth hung over a window."The thick, velvet drapes blocked the morning sunlight from entering the bedroom. "Las gruesas cortinas de terciopelo impedían que la luz del sol de la mañana entrara en el dormitorio.materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading