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"Brasier" is a noun which is often translated as "bra", and "sostén" is a noun which is also often translated as "bra". Learn more about the difference between "brasier" and "sostén" below.
el brasier(
brah
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syehr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (clothing) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. bra
Julieta tenía puesta una camiseta y no usaba brasier.Julieta wasn't wearing a bra under her T-shirt.
b. brassiere (old-fashioned)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
Mira este brasier de los años veinte.Look at this brassiere from the twenties.
el sostén(
sohs
-
tehn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (clothing)
a. bra
Patty compró un sostén deportivo para tener mejor soporte al hacer ejercicio.Patty bought a sports bra to get better support during exercising.
b. brassiere (old-fashioned)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
Su blusa era casi transparente y se le veía el sostén.Her blouse was quite sheer and we could see her brassiere.
2. (help)
a. support
Mi familia y amigos han sido mi sostén durante estos tiempos difíciles.My family and friends have been my support during these difficult times.
a. support
Los sostenes se aflojaron y la estantería se cayó de la pared.The supports came loose and the shelf fell off the wall.
4. (food)
a. sustenance
Llévate unas nueces o frutas secas que te sirvan de sostén durante la excursión.Take some nuts or dry fruit with you for sustenance during your hike.
