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embozo
edge
Embozo is a Spanish noun with the following meanings and characteristics:
Meaning:
- Covering or Wrap: Often refers to a piece of cloth or fabric used to cover or wrap part of the body, especially the neck or face. It can be similar to a shawl or scarf.
- Figurative Use: Metaphorically, it can mean a kind of disguise or something that "covers" the truth or real intention.
Parts:
- The word embozo comes from the verb embozar, which means "to cover" or "to wrap."
- The suffix -o typically denotes a masculine noun in Spanish.
Synonyms:
- mantón (shawl)
- pañuelo (handkerchief/scarf)
- velo (veil)
- cobertura (covering, in the figurative sense)
Antonyms:
- descubierto (uncovered)
- expuesto (exposed)
In summary, embozo conveys the idea of a cover or wrap, both literally as a piece of cloth and metaphorically as a concealment.
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Examples
El embozo de la sábana estaba doblado con cuidado en la cama.noun
The top edge of the sheet was carefully folded on the bed.
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