forma de reloj de arena
/foɾma de ɾelox de aɾena/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'hourglass shape' is translated into Spanish as forma de reloj de arena.
This phrase is used to describe a body shape where the bust and hips are similar in size and the waist is narrow. It can be used to describe a figure as being Sensual or Elegante.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the preposition de to indicate the type of shape, functioning similarly to 'shape of hourglass' in English.
How do you pronounce it?
/foɾma de ɾelox de aɾena/
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Examples in context
- ¡Ella tiene una silueta de reloj de arena con curvas pronunciadas, cintura estrecha y caderas redondeadas!She has an hourglass shape with pronounced curves, a narrow waist, and rounded hips!
- Su cuerpo de guitarra es realmente sensual y atractivo.Her hourglass figure is really sensual and attractive.
- Ella tiene una forma de reloj de arena.She has an hourglass shape.
- Ese vestido resalta su forma de reloj de arena.That dress highlights her hourglass shape.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing fashion at a clothing store.
- Sofía¿Crees que este vestido me queda bien?Do you think this dress looks good on me?
- JavierSí, resalta mucho tu forma de reloj de arena.Yes, it really highlights your hourglass shape.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Me encanta cómo me queda.That's great! I love how it fits me.
- JavierTe ves muy elegante, Sofía.You look very elegant, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arena, de, forma, reloj, CC BY-SA 4.0.
