Spanish word

listón

Pronunciation

IPA/lisˈton/

Meaning

  • masculine nounribbon

Example

¿Puedes atarme el listón al regalo?

Can you tie the ribbon to the gift for me?

Illustration for listón (ribbon)

More examples

El listón de la caja estaba bien sujeto.

The ribbon on the box was firmly attached.

Core concept

Stiff decorative band or sash used as trim or award ribbon.

Common phrases

  • el listón de regalo

    gift ribbon

  • atar el listón

    tie the ribbon

Similar words

cinta: Flexible strip of cloth or plastic used to wrap or fasten objects and for simple decoration.
lazo: Decorative bow formed by tying a ribbon, commonly attached to gifts for ornament.
cordón: Thin cordlike string used for tying or fastening items where strength and flexibility are needed.
tira: Long narrow strip of paper or fabric used as a simple decorative or trimming piece.

Definition in Spanish

Banda o tira fina que se usa para adornar, atar o sujetar objetos; en carpintería, pieza alargada y delgada de madera.

Word origin

Derived from Old French liste 'strip' with the augmentative -ón in Spanish, listón acquired senses of a wide or stiff ribbon as well as a thin wooden piece.

Usage tips

  • Listón appears in the idiom 'poner el listón (alto)' meaning to set a high standard, so the word can be literal ribbon or a figurative benchmark.

Other meanings

  • slatnoun

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