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falda

/ˈfɑːl.də/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A woman's or girl's garment hanging from the waist; a skirt (chiefly used in contexts borrowing from Spanish or Hispanic culture).

Example Sentences:
  • She wore a traditional colorful falda for the folk dance performance.
  • The boutique imported handmade faldas from artisans in South America.
2.noun

The skirt or lower part of a mountain, hill, or garment.

Example Sentences:
  • The small village nestled peacefully at the falda of the massive snow-capped volcano.
  • They set up camp on the gentle green faldas overlooking the valley.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish or Italian (ultimately from Germanic roots akin to Old High German 'falto', meaning fold or pleat). While primarily recognized as a Spanish word for 'skirt', it occasionally appears in specialized English contexts, geographical terms (such as skirt of a hill), and culinary terminology.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'falling' fabric around the legs to remember that a 'falda' is a skirt.

Frequently Asked Questions About “falda

1. What is the meaning of “falda” in English?

In English, falda (noun) is defined as: “A woman's or girl's garment hanging from the waist; a skirt (chiefly used in contexts borrowing from Spanish or Hispanic culture).”.

2. How do you use “falda” in a sentence?

She wore a traditional colorful falda for the folk dance performance.

3. What are English synonyms of “falda”?

Common synonyms include:skirt,petticoat,base,foothills

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “falda”?

Borrowed from Spanish or Italian (ultimately from Germanic roots akin to Old High German 'falto', meaning fold or pleat). While primarily recognized as a Spanish word for 'skirt', it occasionally appears in specialized English contexts, geographical terms (such as skirt of a hill), and culinary terminology.