sobaquera
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la sobaquera
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. underarm sweat pad
Lisa dice que no le gusta usar antitranspirante porque no son saludables. Prefiere usar sobaqueras.Lisa says she doesn't like to use antiperspirants, because they aren't healthy. She prefers to wear underarm sweat pads.
b. dress shield
Transpiro tanto que, para proteger la ropa, tengo que ponerme sobaqueras.I sweat so much that, in order to protect my garments, I have to wear dress shields.
a. armpit opening
Esta chaqueta impermeable tiene sobaqueras con cierre relámpago.This waterproof jacket has armpit openings with zippers.
b. underarm venting
Si piensas comprar una campera con aislante para la nieve, asegúrate de que tenga sobaqueras.If you plan to buy an insulated snow jacket, make sure that it has underarm venting.
3. (sewing)
a. armhole
Me parece que esa sobaquera es demasiado pequeña para la manga; vas a tener que cortarla más grande.I think that armhole is too small for the sleeve; you'll have to cut it larger.
4. (colloquial) (for a gun)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. shoulder holster
Cuando el hombre se me acercó, noté que llevaba sobaquera bajo su saco sport.When the man approached me, I noticed a shoulder holster under his sport jacket.
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