Bata, Batin for dressing robe
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Whats more common, batín or bata? Under bata, it says "refuse of a coat". Whats that mean?
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updated Jan 26, 2011
posted by Rey_Mysterio
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Robe and dressing gown are often synonyms. Do you ever use an English-English dictionary? One I like is
http://dictionary.reference.com/
updated Jan 26, 2011
posted by Sabor
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It depends on the length
batín.
m. Bata con faldas cortas que llega solo un poco más abajo de la cintura.
m. Bata más o menos larga que usan los hombres para estar en casa.
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updated Jan 26, 2011
posted by 005faa61
Yes, except that I also know "bata" as the same garment for women. Also applies to lab coats and surgical gowns. - Gekkosan, Jan 26, 2011
