Spanish Conversation · Level 149
30 words
Spanish word
visera
Pronunciation
IPA/biˈseɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounbrim
Example
La visera de mi gorra está rota.
The brim of my cap is broken.
More examples
La visera del casco me protegió la cara.
The visor of the helmet protected my face.
Core concept
Front projecting rim of a cap or helmet that shades or protects the face.
Common phrases
visera de la gorra
brim of the cap
visera del casco
visor of the helmet
visera rígida
rigid brim
Similar words
ala: Wide circular brim around a hat that provides sun protection.
visor: Transparent or solid front shield on a helmet that protects the face.
borde: Narrow outer edge or lip along a hat or other object.
Definition in Spanish
Elemento frontal de un casco o gorra que protege la cara o los ojos de la luz, la lluvia o impactos.
Word origin
From Old French visière, originally the metal face-cover of a helmet and later applied to the projecting brim of hats and caps.
Usage tips
- Spanish visera names the forward, projecting part only; the full circular rim of a hat is ala or borde, so choose the word carefully when translating between cap and sunhat.
Other meanings
- visornoun