draped

• Describe algo que está cubierto, colgado o dispuesto en pliegues de forma suelta, a menudo de tela o material.

Describes something that is loosely covered, hung, or arranged in folds, often with fabric or cloth.

1. Covered or hung looselyB2formal

   Describes something that is covered, hung, or arranged in a loose, graceful way.

   cubierto o colgado de forma suelta

   • The room was draped in velvet curtains.
   • Her shoulders were draped with a silk shawl.
   • The flag was draped over the coffin.

   Sinónimossuspendedveiledwrapped

   Antónimosbareexposedstrippeduncovered

2. Wearing clothes in a loose styleB2informal

   Describes a person wearing clothing that hangs loosely on the body.

   vestido de forma holgada

   • He was draped in a long, black coat.
   • She was draped in a flowing white dress.
   • The actor was draped in designer clothes for the premiere.

   Sinónimoscladgarbedrobedwrapped

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de colocar o colgar tela o material de manera suelta sobre algo, o para cubrir o decorar con tela.

A verb used to indicate the act of arranging or hanging cloth or fabric loosely over something, or to cover or adorn with fabric.

1. Arrange cloth looselyB1formal

   To arrange or hang cloth or fabric in a loose, graceful way.

   disponer tela en pliegues

   • She draped the silk scarf over her shoulders.
   • The artist draped a velvet cloth over the sculpture.
   • He draped the blanket across the back of the sofa.

   Sinónimosarrangefestoonfoldhangmantleveilwrap

2. Cover or adornB1formal

   To cover or decorate something with a cloth or fabric.

   Cubrir o adornar con tela

   • They draped the hall with banners for the celebration.
   • The windows were draped with heavy curtains.
   • She draped the table with a lace tablecloth.

   Sinónimosadorncoverdecorateenvelopfestoonhangwrap

   Antónimosexposerevealuncover

3. Hang looselyB2informal

   To hang or fall loosely in a particular way.

   colgar con holgura

   • His coat draped over the chair.
   • The ivy draped down the side of the old building.
   • Her hair draped over her shoulders as she leaned forward.

   Sinónimosdangledroopflowhangsag