guarnición

la guarnición(
gwahr
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nee
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syohn
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. garnish (decoration)
La guarnición daba color al plato principal del menú.The garnish made the main course on the menu look more colorful.
b. accompaniment (vegetables)
Elegí verduras asadas como guarnición para el filete.I chose roasted vegetables as an accompaniment for the steak.
a. adornment
El estilo arquitectónico de las casas es muy sencillo, sin guarnición alguna.The architectural style of the houses is very simple, with no adornment.
b. decoration
La falda es muy sencilla pero las guarniciones la hacen única.The skirt is very simple but the decoration makes it unique.
c. trimming (in sewing)
La guarnición que cosió la costurera a la capa estaba hecha a mano.The trimming the dressmaker sewed on the cape was handmade.
a. garrison
El castillo estaba vigilado por una guarnición de más de 200 hombres.The castle was guarded by a garrison of over 200 men.
a. setting
La guarnición del anillo evitaba que el brillante se cayera.It's setting in the ring prevented the diamond from falling out.
b. mount
El joyero se aseguró de que la guarnición sostuviera firmemente la piedra preciosa.The jeweler made sure that the precious stone was securely fixed in the mount.
a. guard
La guarnición de la espada del rey estaba hecha con plata.The guard of the king's sword was made of silver.
las guarniciones
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. harness
Una vez montada la guarnición, el caballo empezó a tirar del carruaje.Once the harness had been put on, the horse started pulling the carriage.
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