falda
“falda” means “skirt” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
skirt
Also: kilt
📝 In Action
Mi hermana compró una falda de mezclilla nueva para el verano.
A1My sister bought a new denim skirt for the summer.
Ella prefiere usar faldas largas en lugar de pantalones.
A2She prefers wearing long skirts instead of pants.
slope
Also: flank
📝 In Action
El pueblo se encuentra en la falda de la montaña, justo donde empieza la vegetación.
B1The town is located on the slope of the mountain, right where the vegetation begins.
Caminamos por la falda de la colina para evitar el pico.
B2We walked along the flank of the hill to avoid the peak.
flank steak
Also: skirt steak
📝 In Action
Vamos a comprar un kilo de falda para hacer fajitas.
B1We are going to buy a kilo of skirt steak to make fajitas.
La falda de res es un corte muy sabroso si se marina bien.
B2Beef flank is a very tasty cut if it is marinated well.
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Quick Quiz: falda
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Which sentence uses 'falda' in its geographical meaning?
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The word 'falda' likely comes from a Germanic root, possibly related to the Gothic word *faldan* (to fold). It entered Spanish through a related Romance language, referring to something that hangs or is folded, which perfectly describes a skirt.
First recorded: Medieval period (around the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'falda' sometimes used for a cut of beef?
This is a descriptive metaphor! The cut of meat, known as flank or skirt steak, comes from the lower side of the animal's belly, which is seen as the 'skirt' or 'flank' area.
Are 'falda' and 'pollera' the same?
They both mean 'skirt.' 'Falda' is standard across the Spanish-speaking world. 'Pollera' is very common in certain Latin American countries (like Argentina) and can sometimes refer specifically to traditional or indigenous skirts.