mantilla

/man-ˈtē-yə man-ˈti-lə/ (ame, mw)

mantilla — noun

1. a decorative piece of lace or silk fabric that a woman drapes over her head so t

1.名詞B2
釋義

a decorative piece of lace or silk fabric that a woman drapes over her head so that it hangs down around her shoulders, traditionally worn in Spanish-speaking countries

例句

Carmen wore a black lace mantilla to the traditional Easter service in Seville.

collocation: lace mantilla / silk mantilla / black mantilla

The bride's white mantilla was held in place by a single pearl comb.

同義詞
  • veil

    a general term for any piece of fabric covering the head or face; mantilla is a specific type of veil with Spanish/religious associations

  • headscarf

    a practical head covering worn in daily life; mantilla is more decorative and formal

文法句型

wear a mantilla

mantilla made of [material]

mantilla + verb + over [body part]

用法筆記

Most commonly associated with Catholic religious ceremonies in Spain and Latin America, though it may also be worn at weddings and other formal celebrations.

常見錯誤

❌She put on a mantilla around her neck.
✅She put on a mantilla over her head.
💡A mantilla is worn on the head, not around the neck like a regular scarf.
❌The bride wore a mantilla to keep warm.
✅The bride wore a mantilla as a traditional head covering.
💡A mantilla is primarily decorative and ceremonial, not a practical garment for warmth.

2. a short, lightweight piece of fabric that a woman wears loosely over her shoulde

2.名詞C1
釋義

a short, lightweight piece of fabric that a woman wears loosely over her shoulders, resembling a small cape without sleeves

例句

Elena draped a lightweight black mantilla over her shoulders to guard against the evening chill.

drape + mantilla + over [body part]

The mantilla she wore to the gala was made of fine silk and trimmed with velvet.

同義詞
  • cape

    a longer, heavier outer garment that covers the back and arms; a mantilla in this sense is shorter and lighter

  • wrap

    a general term for a shawl or stole; mantilla is more specific in shape and decoration

文法句型

wear a mantilla

mantilla made of [material]

mantilla + preposition + over

用法筆記

Less common than sense 1. In this meaning the mantilla is strictly a shoulder garment, not a head covering.

常見錯誤

❌He wore a mantilla as part of his suit.
✅She wore a mantilla over her shoulders.
💡A mantilla is a women's garment, not worn by men as part of a formal suit.