Noun (feminine)
/braˈɡeta/
The term "bragueta" primarily refers to the opening in the front of trousers or pants that allows for access and typically has a zipper or buttons. It is primarily used in the context of clothing and fashion. This term is frequently found in both oral and written contexts, especially in conversations about clothing, fashion design, and garment construction.
"Bragueta" is commonly used in everyday conversation, particularly when discussing fashion or practical aspects of clothing. Its usage is slightly more prevalent in oral speech when addressing everyday clothing concerns but remains a standard term in written fashion articles, guides, and child-rearing contexts.
La bragueta de mis pantalones se rompió.
"The fly of my pants broke."
Asegúrate de que la bragueta esté bien cerrada antes de salir.
"Make sure the fly is properly closed before leaving."
Necesito comprar una chaqueta que tenga bragueta, ya que el clima es frío.
"I need to buy a jacket that has a fly, as the weather is cold."
While "bragueta" is not commonly featured in many idiomatic expressions, it can appear in contexts discussing clothing or situations involving minor wardrobe malfunctions. However, I'll provide some related idiomatic expressions that utilize terms around clothing:
No hay bragueta que aguante tanto
"There’s no fly that can withstand that much."
Meaning: This is often used to indicate something that is under too much pressure or is about to fail.
Con bragueta y todo
"With fly and all."
Meaning: Used to refer to someone who is overly casual or careless, often in their appearance.
Subir la bragueta
"To zip up the fly."
Meaning: To prepare oneself, often used humorously or colloquially when someone is about to embark on a new task or challenge.
The word "bragueta" comes from the diminutive form of "braga," which historically referred to a type of undergarment. The term evolved to indicate the opening in trousers, eventually referring specifically to the mechanism (zipper or buttons) that secures that opening.