How to Say ‘China poblana (traditional Puebla-style outfit)’ in Mexican Spanish
China poblana
CHEE-nah poh-BLAH-nah
[CHEE-nah poh-BLAH-nah]
💬 Usage Tip: china here has nothing to do with the country. It's an old word for a woman, and poblana means "from Puebla."
🇲🇽 In Mexico: The china poblana is one of Mexico's iconic national outfits, often worn by women and girls for the September celebrations.
Phrase Breakdown
China
[CHEE-nah]
china (traditional woman)
In 'china poblana', a historic term for a woman wearing the traditional colorful Puebla dress; not the country.
Mi hermana se vistió de china para el desfile.
My sister dressed as a china poblana for the parade.
poblana
[poh-BLAH-nah]
from Puebla
Feminine adjective for something or someone from the Mexican state or city of Puebla.
La comida poblana es muy famosa.
Food from Puebla is very famous.
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