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epaulettes

/ˈepəˌlɛts/ /ˈɛpəˌlɛts/

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noun

Charreteras

An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank

Examples :

"The general's uniform was impressive, especially the gold epaulettes on his shoulders. "

El uniforme del general era impresionante, especialmente las charreteras doradas en sus hombros.

military wear appearance

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noun

Adorno de hombro

A similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress

Examples :

"The dressmaker added small, delicate epaulettes to the shoulders of the bride's gown, giving it a more structured and elegant look. "

La modista añadió pequeños y delicados adornos de hombro a los hombros del vestido de la novia, dándole un aspecto más estructurado y elegante.

wear style appearance

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noun

Charreteras

A plate on the anterior wings of some insects

Examples :

"The entomologist carefully examined the grasshopper, pointing out the small, hardened epaulettes on its front wings. "

El entomólogo examinó cuidadosamente el saltamontes, señalando las pequeñas y endurecidas charreteras en sus alas delanteras.

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noun

Las manchas rojas en los hombros de un tordo sargento

The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird

Examples :

"The male red-winged blackbird puffed out his chest, proudly displaying his bright red epaulettes. "

El macho del tordo sargento infló su pecho, mostrando con orgullo sus brillantes manchas rojas en los hombros.

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