Spanish Conversation · Level 69
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Spanish word
fleco
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfleko/
Meaning
- masculine nounfringe
Example
La falda tiene flecos en el borde.
The skirt has fringe along the edge.
More examples
¿Te gustan los flecos en esa chaqueta?
Do you like the fringes on that jacket?
Core concept
Tassel-like fringe along the hem or border of clothing or drapery.
Common phrases
fleco de seda
silk tassel
flecos en la chaqueta
fringes on the jacket
flecos en la manga
fringes on the sleeve
Similar words
flequillo: Short hair strands that fall over the forehead.
borde: Edge or margin that marks the outer part of an object or surface.
Definition in Spanish
Designa la tira o el conjunto de hilos o tiras que forman un adorno en el borde de prendas, cortinas u otros textiles.
Word origin
Derived from Latin floccus 'tuft', it developed in Spanish to denote tassel-like trimmings used on the edges of curtains and garments.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are llevar, tener, and poner (e.g., la falda lleva flecos or poner flecos), so Spanish often uses these verbs rather than a literal 'to fringe' construction.