en ropas menores: meaning & examples

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Language: Spanish

Meanings:

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    • Wearing only underwear or very little clothing; in one's undergarments.
    • Scantily clad; dressed in a manner that reveals much of the body, often implying sexual suggestiveness.

    Examples

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    • Al llegar a casa, la encontré en ropas menores viendo la televisión y relajada después de un día largo.

      When I arrived home, I found her in her underwear watching TV and relaxed after a long day.

    • No entres sin llamar, estaba en ropas menores y no quería que alguien la sorprendiera.

      Don't enter without knocking; she was in her underwear and didn't want anyone to catch her by surprise.

    • Durante el verano, a veces se queda en ropas menores en casa porque hace mucho calor.

      During summer, she sometimes stays in her underwear at home because it's very hot.

Examples:

  • ES: La única crítica que hago es que Alexander no podría verte en ropas menores si te quedas ahí.
    EN: The only reservation I would have is that Alexander might not see you in the bra and pants if you're standing over there.
  • ES: ¿No estamos creyendo demasiado que él va a distraerse con Peter en ropas menores?
    EN: Are we assuming too much in thinking he'll be distracted by Peter in the bra and panties?

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