brogue

• Sustantivo que designa un zapato o botín de cuero, a menudo grueso y resistente, que suele llevar una decoración de perforaciones; también puede referirse en inglés al acento o pronunciación rústica, especialmente la irlandesa.

A noun referring to a thick and heavy shoe, typically made of leather and often featuring decorative perforations.

1. Thick and heavy shoeB1formal

   A type of sturdy, heavy shoe, often made of leather, typically with decorative perforations.

   Zapato grueso de vestir con perforaciones decorativas

   • He wore a pair of classic brown brogues to the wedding.
   • The cobbler specialized in repairing traditional brogues.
   • She bought new brogues for her hiking trip.

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2. Accent or dialectB2informal

   A strong regional accent, especially an Irish or Scottish one.

   Acento regional (irlandés o escocés)

   • He spoke with a thick Irish brogue.
   • Her Scottish brogue was difficult for some to understand.
   • The actor adopted a convincing brogue for the role.

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