Used when dressing for formal events or stylish occasions.
Examples
"El traje formal requiere un corbatín o una corbata, tú decides."
"Él se veía muy elegante con su corbatín en la boda."
"Estoy pensando en usar un corbatín para la fiesta de esta noche."
Tips
If someone mentions a bow tie, they may be suggesting that you dress more elegantly, so pay attention to the context of the conversation.
Often, the bow tie is associated with formal events or celebrations, so it can serve as an indicator of the level of formality of an occasion.
The term 'bow tie' is more common in certain regions of Central America and may not be familiar in other places where it is simply referred to as 'tie'.
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formal tie
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