peto

el peto(
peh
-
toh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. bib
El niño había manchado de helado el peto de su pantalón.The child had ice cream stains on the bib of his pants.
2. (clothing)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. overalls (plural)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
El jardinero llevaba puesto un peto vaquero porque es cómodo y resistente.The gardener was wearing denim overalls because they are comfortable and hard-wearing.
b. dungarees (plural)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Los tirantes del peto tenían forma de X en la espalda.The shoulder straps of the dungarees formed an X-shape at the back.
a. breastplate
El peto que llevaba el guerrero hizo que la lanza rebotara en su cuerpo.The breastplate the warrior was wearing deflected the spear from his body.
a. protective covering (for horse)
El asta del toro no atravesó al caballo gracias a que llevaba puesto un peto.The bull's horn didn't go into the horse because it was wearing a protective covering.
a. chest guard
Hay deportes en los que necesitas ponerte un peto para protegerte.In some sports you need to wear a chest guard to protect you.
b. chest protector
Si vas a hacer motocross, necesitas llevar casco, peto y otras protecciones.If you're going to ride motocross, you'll need a helmet, chest protector, and other protection.
c. chest pad
Este peto está hecho de un plástico muy resistente.This chest pad is made of a very durable plastic.
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