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wimple

/ˈwɪmpəl/

Meanings
noun

Toca, velo

A cloth which usually covers the head and is worn around the neck and chin. It was worn by women in medieval Europe and is still worn by nuns in certain orders.

Examples :

"The nun's face was framed by the white wimple that covered her head and neck. "
La cara de la monja estaba enmarcada por la toca blanca que cubría su cabeza y cuello.
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Related Words

Illustration medieval

medieval noun

/mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/

Persona medieval

"The medieval historian spoke about the challenges faced by peasants in the Middle Ages. "

La persona medieval habló sobre los desafíos que enfrentaron los campesinos en la Edad Media.

Illustration seamstress

seamstress noun

/ˈsiːm(p).stɹɪs/

Costurera

"The seamstress carefully stitched the new school uniform for my daughter. "

La costurera cosió cuidadosamente el nuevo uniforme escolar para mi hija.

Illustration decorative

decorative noun

/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

Elemento decorativo, adorno

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

La maestra exhibió un helecho decorativo en su escritorio.

Illustration streamer

streamer noun

/ˈstɹiːmə(ɹ)/

Serpentina, cinta

"The streamer was a bright red and blue, perfect for decorating the classroom for the school party. "

La serpentina era de un rojo y azul brillantes, perfecta para decorar el aula para la fiesta escolar.

Illustration handkerchief

handkerchief noun

/ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkɚtʃɪf/

Pañuelo

"During the presentation, Sarah discreetly used her handkerchief to wipe away a tear. "

Durante la presentación, Sarah usó discretamente su pañuelo para secarse una lágrima.

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Tristemente, con tristeza

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Escuchó tristemente las preocupaciones de su madre, sintiéndose apenado por su decepción.

Illustration butterflies

butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

Mariposas en el estómago

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

Antes de su presentación, tenía mariposas en el estómago, esperando no olvidar nada.

Illustration undulate

undulate verb

/ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/

Ondular, ondear

"The wind made the tall grass undulate like a green ocean. "

El viento hizo que la hierba alta se ondulase como un océano verde.

Illustration navigate

navigate verb

/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

Navegar, dirigir

"He navigated the bomber to the Ruhr."

Él dirigió el bombardero a la región del Ruhr.

Illustration decorated

decorated verb

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/

Decorar, adornar

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

Decoramos el árbol de Navidad con oropel y adornos.

Illustration fluttering

fluttering verb

/ˈflʌtərɪŋ/ /ˈflʌɾərɪŋ/

Aletear, ondear

"flags fluttering in the wind"

Banderas ondeando al viento

Illustration caballero

caballero noun

/ˌkæbəlˈjɛroʊ/ /ˌkæbɑːˈjɛroʊ/

Jinete

"During the festival, the caballero skillfully guided his horse through the crowded plaza, showcasing traditional riding techniques. "

Durante el festival, el jinete guio hábilmente a su caballo a través de la plaza llena de gente, mostrando técnicas de equitación tradicionales.