delantal

/delanˈtal/ · B2 · noun · m

apron

delantal — apron

👨‍🍳 delantal = de + delante: the cloth worn in front, covering your front

Spanish delantal comes from delante, meaning in front. An apron is the garment that hangs on the front of your body. Sounds a bit like deli + antal: a deli worker wears one.

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