polera

la polera(
poh
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leh
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rah
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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. turtleneck
La polera me protege el cuello del frío cuando empieza a refrescar.A turtleneck protects my neck from the cold when it starts to get colder.
b. polo neck
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Este invierno están de moda las poleras en tonos pastel.This winter, pastel-colored polo necks are in fashion.
2. (short-sleeved top)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
(Bolivia)
Regionalism used in Chile
(Chile)
a. T-shirt
Ahora que tenemos buen tiempo, empezaré a usar poleras.Now that the weather's good, I'll start wearing T-shirts.
b. tee
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Mis brazos están morenos solo hasta donde permite la polera.My arms are tanned only up to where my tee allows.
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