Spanish word

falda

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfalda/

Meaning

  • feminine nounskirt

Example

¿Dónde compraste esa falda?

Where did you buy that skirt?

Illustration for falda (skirt)

More examples

Prefiero una falda plisada para la oficina.

I prefer a pleated skirt for the office.

Core concept

A draped edge that hangs down from a waist or from a ridge.

Common phrases

  • probarse falda

    try on a skirt

  • falda plisada

    pleated skirt

  • falda midi

    midi-length skirt

Similar words

pantalón: Has two distinct leg panels and openings, enclosing each leg from waist to ankle or shorter.
vestido: Forms a single-piece outfit covering chest and lower body, usually worn over the shoulders.
minifalda: Begins at the waist and ends well above the knee, exposing much of the thighs.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda que se fija en la cintura y cae en paneles o pliegues sobre las piernas; también, la parte inferior o ladera de un cerro o de una montaña.

Word origin

Derived from medieval Latin faldula and ultimately from a Germanic verb meaning 'to fold' or 'fall', giving the image of a folded or hanging edge that fits both skirt and hillside senses.

Usage tips

  • The terrain meaning typically appears with a following de phrase (la falda del cerro), whereas the bare noun most often denotes an article of clothing.

Other meanings

  • foothillnoun

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