aba

a long cloak or robe worn by people in some Muslim countries, especially when praying.

abaya, sayal

• wear an aba

Collocations wear an aba to pray

• She wore her aba to go to the mosque.

  Ella llevó su abaya para ir a la mezquita.

a large piece of cloth used as a cover or blanket, especially in desert areas.

manta, cobertor

• use an aba

Collocations use an aba as a cover

• They used the aba to protect themselves from the sun.

  Usaron la manta para protegerse del sol.