La ropa – vocabulario en español
(Clothes Vocabulary in Spanish)
Here is a list of Spanish vocabulary about clothes, some shoes and basic accessories.
The definite articles el / la / los / las appear before the Spanish noun so you know whether that word is masculine (el / los) or feminine (la / las).
Note: There are many regional differences for the names of different items of clothing.
If you use a different word in a Spanish-speaking country, let us know in comments section of the video.
- el abrigo = coat
- la bata = dressing gown / bathrobe
- el bikini = bikini
- la blusa = blouse
- la bufanda = scarf
- los calcetines = socks
- el calzón / la braga = underwear (for women)
- el calzoncillo = underwear (for men) / boxers
- la camisa = shirt
- la camiseta / la remera (Argentina) / la polera (Chile) = t-shirt
- el chaleco = waistcoat / vest
- la chaqueta = jacket
- el cinturón = belt
- la corbata = tie
- la falda = skirt
- la gorra = cap
- el gorro = hat (without a brim or visor – sometimes made of wool)
- los guantes = gloves
- el impermeable = raincoat
- los jeans / los (pantalones) vaqueros = jeans
- las medias = tights
- la minifalda = miniskirt
- el overol / el mono / la jardinera (Chile) = overalls
- el pantalón / los pantalones = pants / trousers
- el pijama – pyjamas / pijamas
- el short / el pantalón corto = shorts
- el sostén / el sujetador = bra
- el sombrero = hat
- la sudadera = sweatshirt
- el suéter / el jersey = sweater / jersey
- el traje = suit
- el traje de baño / el bañador = swimming trunks / swimsuit
- el uniforme = uniform
- el vestido = dress
Basic Footwear in Spanish
- las botas = boots
- las chanclas = flip flops / jandals
- las pantuflas = slippers
- las sandalias = sandals
- las zapatillas = sport shoes / trainers / running shoes
- los zapatos = shoes
Additional Spanish vocabulary
Some more Spanish associated with clothing:
- el bolsillo = pocket
- el botón / los botones = button / buttons
- el cierra = zip / zipper
- el cordón (de zapato) = shoelace
- el gancho / el colgador = the hanger
- la manga = sleeve
- la ropa interior = underwear – covers underwear in general including calzoncillos, bragas, sostén etc.
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