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Motley
01
tela abigarrada, tejido multicolor
a multicolored woolen fabric made by weaving threads of different colors, used in 14th–17th century England
Ejemplos
The tailor used a piece of old motley for patching a cloak.
El sastre usó un trozo de motley viejo para remendar una capa.
02
traje de arlequín, vestimenta abigarrada
a garment made of multicolored fabric, traditionally worn by court jesters or performers
Ejemplos
The actor donned a faded motley for the festival performance.
El actor se puso un traje abigarrado para la actuación del festival.
03
mezcolanza, popurrí
a collection composed of a diverse or heterogeneous assortment of items
Ejemplos
The fair attracted a motley of street performers and food vendors.
La feria atrajo un revoltijo de artistas callejeros y vendedores de comida.
to motley
01
abigarrar, multicolorear
to make something multicolored
Ejemplos
They motleyed the stage backdrop to give it a carnival feel.
Ellos abigararon el telón de fondo para darle un ambiente de carnaval.
02
diversificar, variar
to make something more diverse or varied in kind or character
Ejemplos
The chef motleyed the menu with international dishes.
El chef varió el menú con platos internacionales.
motley
01
abigarrado, multicolor
having parts or patches of different, often bright, colors
Ejemplos
The motley feathers of the bird shimmered in the sunlight.
Las plumas abigarradas del pájaro brillaban bajo la luz del sol.
02
heterogéneo
made up of a varied, often incongruous mixture of elements or types
Ejemplos
The committee consisted of a motley assortment of personalities.
El comité consistía en un surtido variopinto de personalidades.
