Spanish word

corbata

Pronunciation

IPA/koɾˈβata/

Meaning

  • feminine nountie

Example

¿Dónde está mi corbata?

Where is my tie?

Illustration for corbata (tie)

More examples

Antes de la entrevista se puso la corbata.

Before the interview he put on his tie.

Core concept

Strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in a knot.

Common phrases

  • ponerse la corbata

    put on his tie

  • quitarse la corbata

    take off his tie

  • llevar corbata

    wear a tie

Similar words

pajarita: Small bow-shaped cloth worn at the neck as a formal decorative accessory.
corbatín: Compact bow-shaped neck accessory tied close to the throat for formal wear.
bufanda: Long cloth wrapped around the neck to provide warmth.
pañuelo: Small square cloth placed at the chest or pocket as a decorative accent.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda de tela larga y estrecha que se coloca alrededor del cuello y se anuda para complementar la vestimenta, especialmente en contextos formales.

Word origin

Borrowed into Spanish via French cravate and Italian cravatta from a Croatian designation for 'Croat', named after soldiers who wore decorative neck scarves in the 17th century.

Usage tips

  • A bow tie is usually called pajarita or corbatín in Spanish, and speakers often say llevar corbata without an article to mean wearing a tie.

Related words

  • corbatínbow tienoun

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