moda callejera
/moda kaʝexeɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "street fashion" is translated into Spanish as moda callejera.
Moda callejera refers to a style of clothing worn by ordinary people in urban areas rather than by professional designers.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of moda (fashion) and callejera (street-related or from the street).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the terms Moda Urbana and Moda Callejera are used interchangeably.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because moda is a feminine singular noun, the adjective must also be feminine singular to agree with it, resulting in callejera. If you wish to refer to "street fashions" in the plural, both the noun and the adjective must change to modas callejeras.
How do you pronounce it?
/moda kaʝexeɾa/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, calling a style callejero can accidentally suggest a connection to gangs or crime rather than a trendy fashion choice.
- The adjective callejera is also used to describe stray animals, such as a perra callejera meaning a 'street dog'.
- In Spain, the concept of moda callejera is deeply tied to the 'Movida Madrileña', a countercultural 1980s movement that used eclectic dress to reject tradition.
Examples in context
- La moda urbana en Barcelona es innovadora y ecléctica.Street fashion in Barcelona is innovative and eclectic.
- Nueva York es famosa por su moda de calle vanguardista.New York is famous for its avant-garde street fashion.
- Me encanta la moda callejera de los barrios bohemios.I love the street fashion of the bohemian neighborhoods.
- Los skaters tienen un estilo urbano muy característico.Skaters have a very characteristic urban style.
- La moda callejera es muy popular entre los jóvenes.Street fashion is very popular among young people.
- Me encanta la moda callejera de esta ciudad.I love the street fashion of this city.
- La moda callejera es muy variada hoy en día.Street fashion is very diverse nowadays.
- Él siempre sigue las tendencias de la moda callejera.He always follows street fashion trends.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are walking through a busy city center.
- LucíaMira cuánta moda callejera hay en esta zona.Look at how much street fashion there is in this area.
- MateoEs verdad, la gente viste con mucho estilo.It is true, people dress with a lot of style.
- LucíaLa moda callejera define mucho la cultura urbana.Street fashion really defines urban culture.
- MateoEstoy de acuerdo contigo, Lucía.I agree with you, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
