pines de solapa
/pines de solapa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lapel pins" is pines de solapa in Spanish.
The term pines de solapa refers to small decorative badges or pins worn on the lapel of a jacket or coat. You may also use chapas to refer specifically to badges, pins or buttons used for promotional purposes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pines (pins), de (of) and solapa (lapel).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking regions, prendedores de solapa is a common alternative to pines de solapa and can refer to both lapel pins and brooches.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single pin, use the singular form pin de solapa.
How do you pronounce it?
/pines de solapa/
Did you know?
- While pines is an English loanword, the term chapas refers to metal buttons that resemble bottle caps, which is where the word literally comes from.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the term prendedor is used because it comes from the verb prender, which means both to fasten something and to ignite a fire.
- The term solapa originates from the verb solapar, which means to overlap or to hide something, describing how the lapel physically overlaps the shirt.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir broches de solapa para el evento?Where can I get lapel pins for the event?
- ¡Me encantan las chapas que llevas!I love the lapel pins you're wearing!
- Me gustan tus pines de solapa.I like your lapel pins.
- Ella colecciona pines de solapa de plata.She collects silver lapel pins.
- Los pines de solapa son muy elegantes.Lapel pins are very elegant.
Example conversation
Javier and María are looking at a boutique window.
- Javier¿Viste esos pines de solapa en el escaparate?Did you see those lapel pins in the window?
- MaríaSí, Javier, son preciosos.Yes, Javier, they are beautiful.
- JavierCreo que compraré uno para mi chaqueta.I think I will buy one for my jacket.
- MaríaTe quedaría muy bien.It would look very good on you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
