el sarape
-the serape
See the entry for sarape.

sarape

el sarape(
sah
-
rah
-
peh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1. (clothing)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. serape
Todos conocemos la famosa foto de Emiliano Zapata a caballo y vestido con sarape.We all know that famous picture of Emiliano Zapata riding a horse and dressed in a serape.
b. sarape
El sarape se convirtió en un símbolo de México cuando el país logró la independencia de España.The sarape became a symbol of Mexico when the country became independent from Spain.
2. (bedding)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. serape
Este sarape es bien abrigado.This serape is really warm.
b. sarape
Compré un sarape precioso para la cama de Clarita.I bought a lovely sarape for Clarita's bed.
c. blanket
La enfermera lo tapó con un sarape de algodón.The nurse covered him with a cotton blanket.
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