Spanish Conversation · Level 76
60 words
Spanish word
incrustar
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkɾusˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbstud
Example
Ella incrusta el vestido con lentejuelas.
She studs the dress with sequins.
More examples
Se me incrustó comida entre los dientes después de la cena.
Food got caught between my teeth after dinner.
Core concept
Small decorative pieces like sequins or gems pressed into a fabric or surface so they sit flush and become part of it.
Common phrases
incrustar comida entre los dientes
get food caught between the teeth
incrustar suciedad en la ropa
get dirt caught in clothing
Similar words
poner: Puts an object in a location without implying special care or permanence.
colocar: Positions an object carefully and accurately where it is meant to go.
adornar: Adds decorative elements to enhance the look of something.
pegar: Adheres one thing to another with glue or pressure to keep it fixed.
Definition in Spanish
Introducir o fijar adornos o fragmentos pequeños en la superficie de otro objeto para que formen parte integrada de él.
Word origin
From Latin incrustare (in- + crusta 'crust, shell'), originally 'to cover with a crust', the verb developed the sense of fixing small decorative fragments into a surface.
Usage tips
- Used for embellishing clothing or objects, incrustar implies a lasting, integrated attachment rather than merely placing items with poner or colocar.