botón superior
/boton supeɾjoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "top button" is translated into Spanish as botón superior.
botón superior refers to the button located at the highest point of a garment, such as a shirt.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of botón (button) and superior (upper/top).
Which one should you use?
In the context of fastening a shirt, el primer botón (the first button) is a common alternative to botón superior.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, botón de arriba may be used to replace botón superior. In some Latin American countries, botón de la parte de arriba or botón de arriba de todo may be used for 'top button.'
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word botón is used as a slang term for a police officer.
- In Spanish, botón also refers to a flower bud before it blooms.
- If you are looking at a formal uniform, a botón might refer not just to a fastener, but to a specific type of decorative insignia worn by certain officers.
Examples in context
- Tienes el botón superior de la camisa mal abrochado.You have the top button of your shirt improperly fastened.
- Por favor, abrocha el botón de arriba.Please button up the top button.
- Me olvidé de abrocharme el botón de arriba en la camisa.I forgot to button up the top button on my shirt.
- Abrocha el botón superior.Fasten the top button.
- El botón superior de tu camisa está suelto.The top button of your shirt is loose.
- No me gusta el botón superior de este abrigo.I don't like the top button of this coat.
- Abróchate el botón superior para la foto.Button up the top button for the photo.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are getting ready for a formal dinner.
- Alejandro¿Me ayudas con el botón superior?Can you help me with the top button?
- SofíaClaro, Alejandro. Ya casi terminas.Sure, Alejandro. You are almost done.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía. Me siento más elegante así.Thanks, Sofía. I feel more elegant this way.
- SofíaTe ves muy bien con esa camisa.You look very good in that shirt.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries botón, superior, CC BY-SA 4.0.
