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pleat

/pliːt/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

un pliegue que se cose en la tela, como en una falda o pantalones.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

Me encanta tu falda — esos pliegues se ven muy elegantes.

El sastre añadió pliegues en la parte delantera de los pantalones para un mejor ajuste.

Learning Path

Full Definition

A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.

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pleatedpleating

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