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broche

bro-che/ˈbɾotʃe/

clasp, brooch

Also: fastener, pin
NounmA2
A decorative golden clasp fastening a necklace.

📝 In Action

Se me rompió el broche de la pulsera.

A2

The clasp of my bracelet broke.

Ella lleva un broche de plata en su chaqueta.

B1

She is wearing a silver brooch on her jacket.

Asegúrate de cerrar bien el broche del collar.

B2

Make sure to close the necklace clasp properly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • imperdible (safety pin)
  • cierre (fastener/closure)

Common Collocations

  • broche de seguridad – safety clasp
  • broche de presión – snap fastener / press stud

finishing touch, climax

Also: grand finale
NounmB2
A bright red cherry being placed on top of a whipped cream swirl on a cupcake.

📝 In Action

El postre fue el broche de oro de la cena.

B2

The dessert was the perfect finishing touch to the dinner.

Su discurso puso el broche a la ceremonia.

C1

His speech brought the ceremony to a close.

Ese gol fue el broche final para un partido increíble.

C1

That goal was the grand finale for an incredible match.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • culminación (culmination)
  • remate (conclusion/finish)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • poner el broche – to round off / to finish off
  • broche final – final touch

Idioms & Expressions

  • broche de oro – The perfect or most excellent way to end something.

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👥 Word Family▼
abrochar(to fasten/button up) — Verb
desabrochar(to unfasten/unbutton) — Verb
abrochado(fastened) — Adjective
abrochadura(the act of fastening) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Old French word 'broche', which meant a spit or a spike. This originally came from the Latin word 'broccus', which describes something projecting or having prominent teeth.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: brocheEnglish: brooch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'broche' only for jewelry?

No! While it's common for jewelry, it can also mean a clasp on a bag, a decorative pin on clothing, or figuratively, the finishing touch to an event.

What is the difference between 'broche' and 'botón'?

A 'botón' (button) usually goes through a hole, while a 'broche' (clasp/pin) typically clips, snaps, or pins together.

Can 'broche' be used as a verb?

No, 'broche' is only a noun. To say 'to fasten,' you must use the related verb 'abrochar'.