pamela - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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pamela (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The word "pamela" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/paˈmeli̯a/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "pamela" generally refers to a wide-brimmed hat traditionally worn by women, often associated with summer or beach outings. The term can also be used as a proper name.

The frequency of use in day-to-day conversation can vary, but it is commonly used when discussing fashion, summer attire, or accessories. It tends to appear more in written contexts, like fashion magazines or descriptions of clothing, than in everyday spoken language.

Example Sentences

  1. Ella se puso una pamela elegante para la boda.
    She wore an elegant wide-brimmed hat for the wedding.

  2. La pamela es el accesorio perfecto para un día de sol.
    The wide-brimmed hat is the perfect accessory for a sunny day.

  3. Los diseñadores han presentado nuevas pamelas en la pasarela.
    Designers have presented new wide-brimmed hats on the runway.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "pamela" does not have widely recognized idiomatic expressions in standard Spanish. However, "pamela" can be referenced in cultural contexts related to fashion, summer outings, or beach-themed conversations.

Additional Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

  1. Con una pamela puedes lucir muy chic en la playa.
    With a wide-brimmed hat, you can look very chic at the beach.

  2. Cuando hace calor, siempre llevo mi pamela para protegerme del sol.
    When it's hot, I always wear my wide-brimmed hat to protect myself from the sun.

  3. Las pamelas de colores vivos son ideales para destacar en un evento al aire libre.
    Brightly colored wide-brimmed hats are ideal for standing out at an outdoor event.

Etymology

The word "pamela" originates from the name of the character in Sir Philip Sidney's poem "Astrophel and Stella" and later popularized in the 18th century. It is often associated with a straw hat style that became fashionable at that time.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Sombrero de ala ancha (wide-brimmed hat) - Gorra (cap)

Antonyms: - Sin cobertura (without covering) - Estilo simple (simple style)

Overall, the term "pamela" primarily refers to a specific type of fashion item rather than having a broad range of idiomatic uses within the Spanish language.



23-07-2024