No. 4,671 in Spanish
chaleco
Vest.
In a sentence
Me compré un chaleco nuevo para el invierno.
I bought a new vest for the winter.
Here, 'chaleco' refers to an article of clothing worn to keep warm.
El chaleco salvavidas es obligatorio en esta embarcación.
The life jacket is mandatory on this boat.
In this case, 'chaleco' denotes a safety garment designed for flotation in water.
El traje incluía un chaleco elegante como complemento.
The suit included an elegant vest as an accessory.
This usage of 'chaleco' describes a fashionable vest typically worn with formal attire.
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