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desfile

parade, procession

noun deh-FEE-leh Less Common
Arts & Culture Festivals

Origin: From desfilar (to file past), from fila (row, file).

Also means

fashion show (desfile de moda)

Usage Note

Desfile most commonly refers to a military or civic parade, but desfile de moda is the standard term for a fashion show or catwalk event. The verb is desfilar. In Spain, desfile de carnaval and desfile militar are both common compound uses.

Examples

"El desfile militar duró más de dos horas."

Natural Translation

The military parade lasted more than two hours.

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