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Dress
01
vestido
a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg
Ejemplos
He asked her wife to wear a formal dress to the event.
Le pidió a su esposa que llevara un vestido formal al evento.
I need you to help me find a dress that matches my new shoes.
Necesito que me ayudes a encontrar un vestido que combine con mis zapatos nuevos.
02
vestido, ropa
clothing in general
03
vestido, traje
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
to dress
01
vestirse
to put clothes on oneself
Intransitive
Ejemplos
He dressed quickly in a suit and tie for the formal event.
Se vistió rápidamente con un traje y corbata para el evento formal.
Before heading out, they took the time to dress in layers for the changing weather.
Antes de salir, se tomaron el tiempo para vestirse en capas para el clima cambiante.
02
vestir
to put clothes on another person
Transitive: to dress sb | to dress sb in sth
Ejemplos
The stylist dressed the model in a stunning gown for the fashion show.
El estilista vistió a la modelo con un vestido impresionante para el desfile de moda.
She enjoys dressing her younger sister in cute outfits for family gatherings.
A ella le gusta vestir a su hermana menor con conjuntos lindos para las reuniones familiares.
03
vendar
to clean the wound properly and apply bandages in order to promote healing and to protect it from further harm
Transitive: to dress a wound
Ejemplos
The nurse dressed the patient's wound carefully.
La enfermera vendó la herida del paciente con cuidado.
After the accident, the paramedic quickly dressed the cyclist's abrasions to prevent infection and reduce the risk of scarring.
Después del accidente, el paramédico rápidamente vendó las abrasiones del ciclista para prevenir infecciones y reducir el riesgo de cicatrices.
04
peinar, arreglar
to groom or prepare hair in a particular manner
Transitive: to dress someone's hair
Ejemplos
The hairstylist dressed the bride's hair in an elegant updo for her wedding.
El peluquero peinó el cabello de la novia en un elegante recogido para su boda.
She prefers to dress her hair in loose waves, giving it a natural and effortless look.
Ella prefiere peinar su cabello en ondas sueltas, dándole un aspecto natural y sin esfuerzo.
05
aderezar, aliñar
to add seasonings, sauces, or other toppings to enhance the flavor or appearance of food
Transitive: to dress food with toppings
Ejemplos
The chef dressed the salad with a light vinaigrette made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
El chef aliñó la ensalada con un vinagreta ligera hecha de aceite de oliva, vinagre balsámico y mostaza de Dijon.
After grilling the steak, he dressed it with a knob of herb butter to add richness and flavor.
Después de asar el filete, lo aliñó con una nuez de mantequilla de hierbas para añadir riqueza y sabor.
06
preparar, aliñar
to clean, prepare, and sometimes season poultry, shellfish, or other food items for cooking or consumption
Transitive: to dress food items
Ejemplos
The chef dressed the chicken by removing the excess fat and skin before marinating it.
El chef aliñó el pollo quitando el exceso de grasa y piel antes de marinarlo.
Before cooking the shrimp, she dressed them by removing the shells and deveining them.
Antes de cocinar los camarones, los preparó quitándoles las cáscaras y desvenándolos.
07
arreglar, decorar
to arrange, organize, or decorate a display of goods in a shop or shop window
Transitive: to dress a shop or shop window
Ejemplos
The store manager dressed the front window with the latest fashion trends to attract shoppers passing by.
El gerente de la tienda vistió el escaparate con las últimas tendencias de la moda para atraer a los compradores que pasaban.
The florist dressed the shop window with vibrant arrangements of fresh blooms to entice customers.
El florista vistió el escaparate con arreglos vibrantes de flores frescas para atraer a los clientes.
08
abonar, fertilizar
to apply fertilizers, pesticides, or other substances to soil or crops to improve growth, health, or appearance
Transitive: to dress soil or crops with a substance
Ejemplos
The farmer dressed the field with organic compost to enrich the soil.
El agricultor vistió el campo con compost orgánico para enriquecer el suelo.
Before planting, the gardener dressed the garden beds with a layer of mulch.
Antes de plantar, el jardinero vistió los parterres con una capa de mantillo.
09
adornar, embellecer
to embellish or adorn something to enhance its appearance or make it more attractive
Transitive: to dress sth
Ejemplos
The florist dressed the wedding venue with beautiful arrangements of roses and lilies.
El florista vistió el lugar de la boda con hermosos arreglos de rosas y lirios.
The interior designer dressed the living room with plush cushions and colorful throw rugs.
El diseñador de interiores vistió la sala con cojines mullidos y alfombras coloridas.
10
preparar, alisar
to prepare the surface of a material, typically lumber or stone, by smoothing, leveling, or shaping it
Transitive: to dress surface of a material
Ejemplos
The carpenter dressed the rough lumber by planing and sanding it to create smooth, even surfaces for the cabinet doors.
El carpintero preparó la madera bruta cepillándola y lijándola para crear superficies lisas y uniformes para las puertas del gabinete.
Before installing the countertops, the stonemason dressed the granite slabs by grinding and polishing them.
Antes de instalar las encimeras, el cantero preparó losas de granito moliéndolas y puliéndolas.
11
alinear, formar
to arrange soldiers in a precise and orderly manner for inspection, parade, or other ceremonial purposes
Transitive: to dress lines of soldiers
Ejemplos
The sergeant instructed the soldiers to dress their ranks.
El sargento instruyó a los soldados a alinear sus filas.
As the general inspected the troops, he observed the soldiers ' ability to dress their lines with precision.
Mientras el general inspeccionaba las tropas, observó la capacidad de los soldados para alinear sus filas con precisión.
dress
01
elegante, de etiqueta
(of an occasion) requiring formal clothes
02
elegante, formal
suitable for formal occasions
Árbol Léxico
dressage
dressy
redress
dress
