South American Spanish
Corpiño
Used when discussing women's lingerie in Argentine fashion contexts.
Literal Meaning
Sostén/Bra
Actual Meaning
Bra - Argentina
Examples in Context

En la tienda, vi varios estilos de corpiños que eran muy bonitos.

Es importante elegir un corpiño que sea cómodo y adecuado para cada tipo de cuerpo.

Ella compró un corpiño nuevo para usarlo con su vestido de fiesta.

Helpful Tips
  • 1It's common for women in Argentina to talk about their 'corpiños' in the context of fashion or comfort, so you might hear this word in conversations about clothing.
  • 2In Argentina, 'corpiño' is the most commonly used term to refer to what is called a 'bra' in other countries. Using 'corpiño' in conversation ensures that you'll be understood.
  • 3If you're in a clothing store in Argentina and need assistance, you can ask for a 'corpiño' to be specific, as people will know exactly what you mean.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
soutien-gorge
brassiere
intimate apparel
lingerie
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