listón

el listón(
lees
-
tohn
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. strip
Elegimos un listón sencillo de nogal para enmarcar la foto de nuestros hijos.We chose a simple walnut strip to frame the photo of our kids.
b. lath
El obrero utilizó una fila de listones para soportar las tejas del techo.The construction worker used a row of laths to support the slates of the roof.
a. bar
Ninguno de los saltadores pudo superar el listón a esa altura.None of the high jumpers was able to clear the bar at that height.
a. fillet
Los listones del techo son muy habituales de la arquitectura clásica.The fillets on the ceiling are quite common in classic architecture.
b. batten
El carpintero utilizó un listón para mantener unida la estructura.The carpenter used a batten to hold the structure together.
4.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(bar)
a. level
El listón para entrar en esta facultad es muy bajo y por eso está masificada.The entrance level required by this university is too low, which explains why it is overcrowded.
5. (strip of fabric)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. ribbon
El listón de la cintura daba al vestido un toque de color.The ribbon on the waist of the dress gave it a touch of color.
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