vestido palabra de honor
/bestido palabɾa de onoɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, a strapless dress is called vestido palabra de honor.
The term refers to a dress worn without shoulder straps. You may also encounter more informal expressions like vestido strapless, which borrows directly from English or vestido de hombros al aire, which translates to a dress with exposed shoulders.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vestido palabra de honor literally translates to dress word of honor.
Which one should you use?
Vestido sin tirantes is a common and more literal way to say dress without straps.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Vestido palabra de honor is a formal or elegant way to refer to a strapless dress, often used when discussing evening wear or formal events. Other options like vestido strapless or vestido de hombros al aire are considered informal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term palabra de honor is specifically used to describe this style of dress.
Did you know?
- The term palabra de honor was originally a solemn promise, but in the world of fashion, it describes a neckline that sits straight across the chest like a firm line.
- While vestido palabra de honor is standard in Spain, speakers in Latin America are much more likely to use vestido strapless or vestido sin tirantes.
- The word palabra in the formal phrase vestido palabra de honor shares an ancient root with the English word 'parable', both descending from the Greek word for 'comparison'.
Examples in context
- Lucía llevaba un elegante vestido sin tirantes a la gala.Lucía wore an elegant strapless dress to the gala.
- ¿Qué te parece si uso mi vestido sin tirantes para la fiesta?What do you think if I wear my strapless dress to the party?
- Esa tienda tiene una amplia selección de vestidos strapless.That store has a wide selection of strapless dresses.
- Mi amiga me prestó un vestido de hombros al aire para la ocasión.My friend lent me an off-the-shoulder dress for the occasion.
- Ella lleva un vestido palabra de honor rojo.She is wearing a red strapless dress.
- Busco un vestido palabra de honor para una boda.I am looking for a strapless dress for a wedding.
- Ese vestido palabra de honor es muy elegante.That strapless dress is very elegant.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are shopping for party attire.
- María¿Te gusta este vestido palabra de honor?Do you like this strapless dress?
- DanielSí, te queda muy bien, María.Yes, it looks very good on you, María.
- MaríaEs un poco caro, pero es hermoso.It is a bit expensive, but it is beautiful.
- DanielVale la pena para una ocasión especial.It is worth it for a special occasion.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, honor, palabra, vestido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
