pajarita
/paxaɾita/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bow tie" is pajarita in Spanish.
pajarita refers to a ribbon of cloth tied around the collar of a shirt in a symmetrical knot.
What does it mean word for word?
The word pajarita is the diminutive form of pájaro, which means "little bird". This refers to the shape of the bow tie.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, the term corbatín is frequently used instead of pajarita.
How do you pronounce it?
/paxaɾita/
Did you know?
- The word pajarita originally referred to a decorative bird made from folded paper rather than a piece of clothing.
- The term pajarita is also used to describe a specific way of folding paper into the shape of a bird.
- In Spanish, the diminutive suffix -ita does not just mean small but can also convey a sense of affection or delicacy toward the object.
Examples in context
- Él lleva pajarita todos los días.He wears a bow tie every day.This sentence is useful for describing someone's daily attire using pajarita.Tatoeba #1686614 by Shishir, translation #1665905 by Spamster
- Tom está jugueteando con su pajarita.Tom is fiddling with his bow tie.This sentence is useful for describing someone fiddling with their pajarita.Tatoeba #5572677 by albrusgher, translation #3448923 by CK
- He olvidado cómo ponerme la pajarita.I've forgotten how to tie a bow tie.This sentence is useful for describing the act of tying a pajarita.Tatoeba #5696062 by albrusgher, translation #2359515 by CK
- Ese caballero lleva una elegante corbata de moñoThat gentleman is wearing an elegant bow tie
- Me encanta tu elegante pajaritaI love your stylish bow tie
- Ese hombre lleva una corbata de moñoThat man is wearing a bow tie
- Esa mujer lleva una corbata de moñoThat woman is wearing a bow tie
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are getting ready for a formal gala.
- Mateo¿Me ayudas con la pajarita?Will you help me with my bow tie?
- SofíaClaro, Mateo, te queda muy elegante.Of course, Mateo, it looks very elegant on you.
- MateoGracias, Sofía, ¿está bien centrada?Thanks, Sofía, is it centered correctly?
- SofíaSí, la pajarita está perfecta.Yes, the bow tie is perfect.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pajarita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
