chaleco

el chaleco(
chah
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leh
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koh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. vest
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Es mejor llevar el reloj de bolsillo con un chaleco.Ideally, you should wear a pocket watch with a vest.
b. waistcoat (of a suit)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Los chalecos volvieron a estar de moda.Waistcoats are back in fashion.
c. sweater vest (wool)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Mi abuelo siempre lleva un chaleco.My grandfather always wears a sweater vest.
d. sleeveless jumper (wool)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Los chalecos son perfectos cuando no hace ni frío ni calor.Sleeveless jumpers are perfect when it's neither hot nor cold.
e. sleeveless jacket (quilted)
Un chaleco te permite mover los brazos y te mantiene caliente.A sleeveless jacket allows you to move your arms and keeps you warm.
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