Spanish word

delantal

Pronunciation

IPA/delanˈtal/

Meaning

  • masculine nounapron

Example

Ponte el delantal antes de cocinar.

Put on the apron before cooking.

Illustration for delantal (apron)

More examples

¿Dónde colgaste el delantal después de cocinar?

Where did you hang up the apron after cooking?

Core concept

Front-covering protective garment.

Common phrases

  • delantal blanco

    white apron

  • delantal de plástico

    plastic apron

  • colgar el delantal

    hang up the apron

Similar words

mandil: Simple cloth tied over the front of the body for kitchen or cleaning tasks.
bata: Loose smock-like overgarment worn for work or in hospitals to protect clothing.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda de tela o plástico que cubre la parte frontal del cuerpo para evitar manchas o daños en la ropa durante tareas domésticas, culinarias o laborales.

Word origin

From Spanish delante "in front" plus the suffix -al, originally referring to something placed at the front and later the garment worn to protect the front of the body.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine (el delantal), and in parts of Latin America, especially Mexico, mandil is a frequent alternative.

Other meanings

  • pinaforenoun

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