What is the Spanish word for "ruffle"?

Learn how to say "ruffle" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

ruffle

Spanish

volantes

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Alternative translations of "ruffle"

alborotar
arrugar
desordenar
ondular

Examples of how to use "ruffle" in Spanish

English
Her dress has a delicate lace ruffle.
Spanish
Su vestido tiene un delicado volante de encaje.
English
She wore a dress with a blue ruffle.
Spanish
Ella llevaba un vestido con un volante azul.
English
The wind will gently ruffle the papers.
Spanish
El viento ondulará suavemente los papeles.
English
He did not want to ruffle her feelings.
Spanish
Él no quería herir sus sentimientos.
English
A small ruffle decorated the pillow edge.
Spanish
Un pequeño volante decoraba el borde de la almohada.

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