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Etymology

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From es- +‎ pit +‎ -egar. For the reappearance of etymological r in the root, compare apitrar.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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espitregar (first-person singular present espitrego, first-person singular preterite espitreguí, past participle espitregat); root stress: (Central, Balearic) /ɛ/; (Valencia) /e/

  1. (transitive) to uncover the chest, either by loosening the top portion of a garment or removing it completely
    A l'estiu van espitregats.
    In summer they go about bare-chested.
  2. (reflexive) to be barechested or bare-breasted; to wear a low-cut neckline; to go topless
    Synonym: escotar

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