stripe

• Sustantivo que designa una banda larga y estrecha o una línea de color o textura diferente sobre una superficie.

A noun referring to a long, narrow band or line of a different color or texture on a surface.

1. Long narrow bandA2formal

   A long, narrow band or line of a different color or texture from the surrounding area.

   Lista, raya, franja

   • The zebra has black and white stripes.
   • She wore a shirt with blue and green stripes.
   • The flag has three vertical stripes.

   Sinónimosbandbarbeltlinestreakstrip

2. Military rank insigniaB1formal

   A chevron or bar worn on a uniform to indicate rank or length of service.

   Galón de rango militar

   • He earned his sergeant stripes after five years of service.
   • The soldier's stripes showed his high rank.
   • She was proud to receive her first stripe.

   Sinónimosbarchevron

3. Type or kindC1informal

   A particular type or category of something.

   tipo, clase, índole

   • People of all stripes attended the conference.
   • The organization includes members of every political stripe.
   • Artists of every stripe were invited to the festival.

   Sinónimoscastgrainilkkidneykindmakemoldpersuasionsortstamptypevariety

• Verbo que significa marcar o decorar con franjas o rayas, o formar algo en franjas.

A verb meaning to mark or decorate with stripes, or to form into stripes.

1. Mark with stripesB2formal

   To mark or decorate something with lines or bands of a different color.

   Rayar

   • The artist striped the canvas with bold colors.
   • The zebra is naturally striped for camouflage.
   • They striped the walls with alternating shades of blue.

   Sinónimosbandbarlinestreakstriate