Spanish Conversation · Level 82
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Spanish word
rebozo
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈβoθo/
Meaning
- masculine nounMexican shawl
Example
Ella se cubrió con su rebozo porque hacía frío.
She put on her Mexican shawl because she was cold.
More examples
La madre envolvió al bebé con un rebozo.
The mother wrapped the baby with a Mexican shawl.
Core concept
Long woven wrap for carrying a child at the shoulder or back.
Common phrases
envolver con rebozo
wrap with a Mexican shawl
rebozo para cargar
shawl for carrying babies
colocar rebozo
place a Mexican shawl
Similar words
chal: Delicate rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders as a finishing layer for warmth or style.
fular: Narrow rectangular scarf of light fabric worn around the neck for decoration or warmth.
pañuelo: Square bandana-style cloth folded or knotted at the neck for practical or decorative use.
Definition in Spanish
Prenda tradicional mexicana, generalmente un paño largo que sirve para cubrir los hombros, envolver al bebé o llevar objetos, con frecuencia tejido a mano.
Word origin
Derived from the verb rebozar 'to cover', the noun developed in Mexico to refer specifically to local carrying cloths and shawls, often made by hand.
Usage tips
- When speaking about infant care, rebozo usually means an actual baby-sling-style wrap rather than a fashion scarf.
Other meanings
- baby slingnoun