The Meaning of escote

Keyword: Escote

Definition: “Escote” is a noun in Spanish that primarily refers to the neckline or decolletage of a garment, particularly concerning how low or plunging it is. It can also denote the action of making a financial contribution, particularly in social situations, such as sharing costs among friends (more commonly seen in the phrase “hacer escote”).

Usage:

In Fashion Context: “El escote de su vestido era muy profundo.” (Translation: “The neckline of her dress was very deep.”)
In Financial Context: “Decidimos hacer escote para la cena.” (Translation: “We decided to pool our money for dinner.”)

Etymology: The word “escote” originates from the Spanish verb “escotar,” which means to cut or to lower. “Escotar” itself may stem from the Old French “escot,” which refers to sharing or dividing expenses, deriving from the action of cutting or partitioning.

Pronunciation: /esˈkote/ (Phonetic transcription: [esˈko.te])

Synonyms:

For the fashion context: “decolletage,” “cuello” (neckline).
For the financial context: “aportación” (contribution), “reparto” (sharing).

Antonyms:

For the fashion context: “cuello alto” (high neckline).
For the financial context: “individual” (individual payment, implying not sharing costs).

This dual usage emphasizes the contextual versatility of the word “escote” in the Spanish language, applicable in both fashion and social finance contexts.

El escote de su vestido era elegante y modesto.
(The neckline of her dress was elegant and modest.)
Ella eligió un escote en forma de corazón para la fiesta.
(She chose a heart-shaped neckline for the party.)
El escote bajo del top no era apropiado para la ocasión.
(The low neckline of the top was not appropriate for the occasion.)
Me gustan los vestidos con escote en la espalda.
(I like dresses with a back neckline.)
Su escote resaltaba su figura de manera atractiva.
(Her neckline highlighted her figure attractively.)

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