arm band

• Tira de tela u otro material que se lleva alrededor de la parte superior del brazo, a menudo usada para identificación, como señal de luto o para indicar un rol o afiliación particular.

A strip of fabric or material worn around the upper arm, often used for identification, as a symbol of mourning, or to indicate a particular role or affiliation.

1. Wrist or arm accessoryA2formal

   A band worn around the arm or wrist, often for identification, decoration, or support.

   brazalete

   • The athlete wore a sweat-absorbing arm band during the race.
   • She put on a colorful arm band as a fashion accessory.
   • The security guard wore an arm band with the company logo.

2. Medical supportB1formal

   A supportive bandage or brace worn around the arm to aid recovery from injury.

   brazalete de soporte

   • The doctor recommended an elastic arm band for his sprained wrist.
   • She wore a compression arm band to reduce swelling.
   • The physical therapist adjusted the arm band for better support.