volantes
/bolantes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ruffles" is translated into Spanish as volantes.
The term refers to strips of fabric gathered or pleated to create a decorative frill on clothing.
Which one should you use?
The word Fruncidos can be used to describe ruffles in formal or technical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is volante, while volantes is the plural form used for multiple ruffles or a pattern of ruffles.
How do you pronounce it?
/bolantes/
Did you know?
- The term volante is also used in automotive contexts to describe a steering wheel, as it is the part that 'turns' or 'rotates' the direction of the vehicle.
- The word volantes is also the standard Spanish term for 'flyers' or 'handbills'. This means a dress with ruffles and a street promoter handing out papers share the same name.
- The word volante comes from the verb volar, meaning 'to fly'. This describes the way the fabric flutters or lifts in the air when the wearer moves.
Examples in context
- La blusa tiene hermosos volantesThe blouse has beautiful ruffles
- El mantel está adornado con volantesThe tablecloth is adorned with ruffles
- El vestido está confeccionado con fruncidos en el escoteThe dress is made with ruffles on the neckline
- Me encanta esa blusa con volantes. Le da un toque elegante al conjunto.I love that blouse with ruffles. It adds an elegant touch to the outfit.
- El vestido tiene volantes blancos.The dress has white ruffles.
- Me gustan los volantes de esta blusa.I like the ruffles on this blouse.
- La falda es de seda con volantes.The skirt is silk with ruffles.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at a dress in a boutique.
- Daniel¿Te gustan los volantes de ese vestido?Do you like the ruffles on that dress?
- LucíaSí, son muy elegantes, Daniel.Yes, they are very elegant, Daniel.
- DanielA ti te quedaría muy bien.It would look very good on you.
- LucíaGracias, voy a probármelo.Thanks, I am going to try it on.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
