Spanish word

prendedor

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾendeˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbrooch

Example

Me regaló un prendedor para la chaqueta.

He gave me a brooch for my jacket.

Illustration for prendedor (brooch)

More examples

Llevaba un prendedor de perlas en la bufanda.

She was wearing a pearl brooch on the scarf.

Core concept

Small decorative pin used to fasten or adorn clothing.

Common phrases

  • prendedor de solapa

    lapel pin

  • prendedor de perlas

    pearl brooch

Similar words

broche: Small decorative pin or clasp worn on clothes or hats as casual ornamental jewelry.
alfiler: Thin pointed metal pin used to temporarily hold fabric pieces together during sewing or fitting.
pasador: Narrow metal fastener that slides to hold hair or secure a folded piece of fabric in place.
insignia: Small emblematic badge worn on clothing to show membership, rank, or official affiliation.

Definition in Spanish

Accesorio pequeño, a menudo metálico, que se fija a una prenda para adornarla o para identificar a quien la lleva.

Word origin

From Spanish prender 'to fasten', ultimately from Latin prehendere, with the agentive suffix -dor giving 'thing that fastens', later applied to decorative and identifying ornaments.

Usage tips

  • In formal contexts prendedor often means a lapel badge or insignia, while casual decorative pieces are commonly called broche.

Related words

  • prenderfastenverb
  • prendidofastenedadjective

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