Spanish Conversation · Level 29
89 words
Spanish word
chal
Pronunciation
IPA/tʃal/
Meaning
- masculine nounshawl
Example
Ella se puso un chal porque hacía frío.
She put on a shawl because it was cold.
More examples
En la boda llevó un chal de seda.
At the wedding she wore a silk shawl.
Core concept
Broad shoulder covering worn over clothing as a decorative or warming wrap.
Common phrases
llevar un chal
wear a shawl
chal de lana
wool shawl
chal de seda
silk shawl
Similar words
bufanda: Long, narrow cloth that wraps around the neck to keep out the cold.
pañuelo: Small square cloth that ties at the neck or head or serves as a handkerchief.
mantón: Large decorative shawl, often embroidered, that covers the shoulders for special occasions.
estola: Long, narrow formal sash that drapes over the shoulders for ceremonial or evening wear.
Definition in Spanish
Tela amplia que se coloca sobre los hombros o la espalda como complemento de la ropa, usada para abrigar o embellecer el conjunto.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from French châle, which in turn comes from Hindustani shāl and ultimately Persian šāl.
Usage tips
- A chal is typically wider than a bufanda and is meant for draping over the shoulders or back rather than wrapping tightly around the neck.
Other meanings
- stolenoun
- shoulder wrapnoun
Related words
- chalecovestnoun
- chalinasmall shawlnoun