Literal Meaning

A device for supporting or holding up, especially a supporting garment worn beneath clothing.

Actual Meaning

Bra

Context

Used when discussing women's clothing or lingerie choices.

Examples

• "Ella siempre escoge sostenes cómodos porque trabaja muchas horas al día."
• "El sostén que llevó a la fiesta tenía un diseño muy bonito."
• "Cuando fui de compras, compré un sostén nuevo que me gustó mucho."

Tips

• The term 'bra' is commonly used in the context of lingerie and specifically refers to a garment designed to support the female bust.
• If you feel uncomfortable asking about the type of bra someone prefers, you can comfortably talk about clothing in general, such as t-shirts or underwear.
• In some conversations, people might talk about bras informally or as part of a joke about fashion, so pay attention to the tone to understand whether they're being serious or not.