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planchado

ironed

adjective plahn-CHAH-doh Rare

Also means

smooth

Usage Note

Planchado is the past participle of planchar used as an adjective meaning freshly ironed or wrinkle-free. It can also describe a surface that is flat and smooth. In colloquial Latin American Spanish dejar planchado a alguien means to leave someone speechless or to outshine them completely.

Examples

"Llevaba una camisa planchada y elegante."

Natural Translation

He was wearing an ironed and elegant shirt.

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