Refers to a type of leather with a high-gloss finish.
Las botas de charolad brillaban intensamente bajo la luz del escenario, atrayendo todas las miradas.
The patent leather boots shone brightly under the stage lights, attracting all the gazes.
Compré unos zapatos de charolad para la boda, ya que quería lucir elegante.
I bought a pair of patent leather shoes for the wedding, as I wanted to look elegant.