evening dress
The term 'vestido de noche' in Spanish translates to 'evening dress' in English. This is a type of dress usually worn by females to formal events that take place in the evening or night. It is often made out of high-quality, fancy materials and may have details such as ruffles, lace, sequins, or other embellishments. The length, style, and design of an evening dress can vary greatly, but all are meant to provide an elegant and sophisticated look for special occasions.
My evening dress is black velvet.
This example indicates a person's possession of a black velvet evening dress. 'Mi' indicates 'my', 'vestido de noche' translates to 'evening dress' and 'es de terciopelo negro' means 'is black velvet'. The adjective 'negro' (black) is placed after the noun it modifies, which is common in Spanish grammar.
I am looking for an evening dress for the wedding.
This example reveals someone's ongoing search for an evening dress for a wedding event. 'Estoy buscando' translates to 'I am looking', 'un vestido de noche' is 'an evening dress' and 'para la boda' means 'for the wedding'. It depicts a common situation for Spanish speakers where they are asking for something specific.
She is wearing a beautiful red evening dress.
This example describes a situation where a woman is wearing a beautiful red evening dress. 'Ella lleva' translates to 'she is wearing', 'un hermoso vestido de noche rojo' is 'a beautiful red evening dress'. Unlike English, the adjective (red) goes after the noun it is modifying in Spanish.