Spanish Conversation · Level 92
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Spanish word
desfile
Pronunciation
IPA/desˈfile/
Meaning
- masculine nounparade
Example
El desfile empezó a las diez.
The parade started at ten.
More examples
El desfile de carnaval llenó las calles de música y color.
The carnival parade filled the streets with music and color.
Core concept
An organized column moving through a route to exhibit people, uniforms, or props to onlookers.
Common phrases
desfile militar
military parade
desfile de carnaval
carnival parade
desfile de carrozas
parade of floats
Similar words
procesión: Religious procession of worshippers carrying icons or relics through streets.
manifestación: Public march of protesters walking streets to express demands or political views.
pasarela: Runway show in which models walk a stage or catwalk to display garments.
Definition in Spanish
Procesión o columna organizada que recorre un espacio para exhibir personas, indumentaria o elementos escénicos ante espectadores.
Word origin
From Spanish desfilar and French défilé/défiler, ultimately from Latin filum 'thread', keeping the sense of a line passing by.
Usage tips
- The English verb defile looks similar to desfile but means to desecrate, so the words are not related in modern usage.
Other meanings
- marchnoun
- processionnoun
- fashion shownoun
Related words
- desfilarmarchverb
- desfilamientomarchnoun