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charra

charra

1 9.9
A traditional decorated outfit from Mexico worn by women for riding and dancing
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃɑːrə/
  • US
: charra
  • The dancers moved gracefully in their charras, which were adorned with traditional embroidery.

Examples

  • During the festival, many women wore beautiful charras, showcasing their intricate designs and vibrant colors.

  • At the cultural event, she explained the significance of the charra in Mexican heritage and its representation of female empowerment.

  • Charra!

    The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

  • Charreada and the charros and charras who live the tradition serve as vital reminders of a shared historical past in the New World.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Perhaps the most famous of these is Adelita, a legendary heroine often referred to as the originator of escaramuza; the dresses the charras ride in are called the Adelita costume.

    Academic text (1994)

Synonyms

guayabera
vscharra
  • US
1 8.8

A lightweight embroidered shirt with front pockets worn in hot climates for formal or semi-formal occasions

is more elaborately decorated and shows richer ornamentation in Mexican tradition

How Ornate

regalia
7 9.1
charra
  • US
1 9.9
embroidery
20 4.7

Surface Forms

charra singular
charras plural

Etymology

The word charra comes from Spanish charro, which means 'Mexican horseman', and it was used for the special clothes those riders wore. That's why a charra is a richly decorated traditional garment often seen at Mexican festivals.