spangle

• Pequeño trozo brillante de material, como metal o plástico, que se usa como adorno en la ropa o los accesorios. También puede referirse a un destello o chispa de luz.

A small, shiny piece of material, such as metal or plastic, used as an adornment to decorate clothing or accessories.

1. Decorative shiny pieceB2formal

   A small, thin, shiny piece of metal or plastic used to decorate clothing or accessories.

   Lentejuela

   • Her dress was covered in silver spangles.
   • The costume had spangles sewn along the hem.
   • He added a few spangles to the hat for a festive look.

   Sinónimosdiamantesequin

• Verbo que significa adornar o cubrir algo con pequeños objetos brillantes o lentejuelas, o parecer brillar o centellear.

A verb meaning to decorate or cover something with small, shiny objects or sparkles, or to appear to glitter or sparkle.

1. Glitter or sparkleB2formal

   To shine or glitter brightly, as if covered with small shiny objects.

   destellar, brillar con destellos

   • The stars spangled the night sky with their brilliance.
   • Her dress spangled under the stage lights.
   • The dew on the grass spangled in the morning sun.

   Sinónimosflashglintglistenglisterglittershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Decorate with spanglesB2formal

   To adorn or embellish something with small shiny objects, like sequins or beads.

   Adornar con lentejuelas

   • She spangled her costume with tiny silver sequins.
   • The artist spangled the canvas with flecks of gold paint.
   • They spangled the wedding veil with delicate crystals.

   Sinónimosbespangle