plaid

BrE /pleɪd/ AmE /pleɪd/

noun / adjective en → es

1 PATTERN [uncountable] B1

a pattern of lines and squares in different colours, often used for clothing or decorations

estampado de cuadros, tartán

  • plaid fabric

Collocations plaid shirt · plaid skirt

  • He wore a plaid shirt and jeans.

    Llevaba una camisa de cuadros y jeans.

2 FLAG [uncountable] B2

a flag with the pattern of lines and squares in different colours, often used by Scottish people or organizations

bandera escocesa con cuadros

Collocations Scottish plaid

  • The Scottish plaid is a symbol of national pride.

    La bandera escocesa con cuadros es un símbolo de orgullo nacional.