sujetador sin tirantes
/suxetadoɾ sin tiɾantes/from spelling rules
A strapless bra in Spanish is sujetador sin tirantes.
This phrase describes a bra designed to be worn without shoulder straps.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sujetador (bra), sin (without) and tirantes (straps/suspenders).
Which one should you use?
The plural form sujetadores sin tirantes is used when referring to more than one strapless bra.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, sujetador sin tirantes is the standard term. In many parts of Latin America, sostén sin tirantes is used instead of sujetador. In Argentina, an alternative way to say it is corpiño sin breteles.
How do you pronounce it?
/suxetadoɾ sin tiɾantes/
Did you know?
- While tirantes means 'straps' in the context of a bra, the word also means 'suspenders' when referring to trousers. In Spain, you would use the same word for both.
- The term corpiño used in Argentina and Uruguay comes from a diminutive of 'cuerpo', originally referring to a small bodice or waistcoat.
- The Spanish word sin is a direct relative of the English word 'sans', which is used in phrases like 'sans serif' or 'sans teeth'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un sostén sin tirantes de buena calidad?Where can I find a good quality strapless bra?
- Necesito un sostén sin tirantes que sea cómodo para llevar esta noche.I need a comfortable strapless bra to wear tonight.
- ¿Sabes dónde venden brassieres sin tirantes en esta ciudad?Do you know where they sell strapless bras in this city?
- Mi amiga me recomendó usar un brassier sin tirantes para esta ocasión.My friend recommended wearing a strapless bra for this occasion.
- Necesito un sujetador sin tirantes para este vestido.I need a strapless bra for this dress.
- ¿Dónde venden un sujetador sin tirantes de color negro?Where do they sell a black strapless bra?
- Este sujetador sin tirantes es muy cómodo.This strapless bra is very comfortable.
Example conversation
Sofía is shopping for clothes and asks Javier for help.
- SofíaJavier, ¿me ayudas a buscar un sujetador sin tirantes?Javier, can you help me look for a strapless bra?
- JavierClaro, ¿lo quieres de algún color en especial?Sure, do you want it in a specific color?
- SofíaPrefiero uno de color beige para mi vestido nuevo.I prefer a beige one for my new dress.
- JavierCreo que hay uno en esa tienda de allí.I think there is one in that shop over there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sin, sujetador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
