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Everyday Basic Clothing
The most common garments for day-to-day wear are camiseta, camisa, pantalón, falda, vestido and abrigo. A camiseta is usually informal and short-sleeved, while a camisa can be worn in informal contexts or more dressed-up ones. Pantalón is used for a garment that covers the legs; falda and vestido are feminine garments that are very common. The abrigo is worn over other clothing when it is cold. In a Shopping store, these words appear all the time, and they are also useful for describing what’s in the closet of Home and Furniture.
| Word | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| Prenda de manga corta o larga que se usa de forma muy informal en el día a día. | ||
| Prenda con cuello que suele tener un estilo más arreglado que la camiseta. | ||
| Prenda que cubre las piernas y que se usa como ropa habitual. | ||
| Prenda que cubre la parte inferior del cuerpo y que deja las piernas más libres; es común en muchos estilos. | ||
| Prenda de una sola pieza que se lleva como conjunto completo. | ||
| Prenda gruesa que protege del frío y que funciona como capa exterior. | ||
| Prenda ligera para la parte superior del cuerpo, normalmente con un toque más elegante. | ||
| Prenda que se pone encima de otra ropa y que sirve como protección ligera. | ||
| Prenda corta para las piernas que se usa sobre todo en días calurosos. | ||
| Prenda que parece falda pero permite moverse con más comodidad. |
Common Footwear
For the feet, the most frequent vocabulary includes zapatos, sandalias, botas and tenis or zapatillas. Zapatos is the general word for closed footwear; sandalias leave part of the foot uncovered; botas cover higher up the ankle or leg. Tenis and zapatillas are used for athletic or very comfortable footwear, and the name changes depending on the country. When you buy clothes, it’s convenient to pair footwear with Descriptive Adjectives like cómodo, nuevo or negro
| Word | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| Short-sleeved or long-sleeved garment worn in a very informal way in daily life. | ||
| Collared garment that usually has a more dressed-up style than a t-shirt. | ||
| Garment that covers the legs and is worn as everyday clothing. | ||
| Garment that covers the lower part of the body and leaves the legs more free; it is common in many styles. | ||
| One-piece garment worn as a complete outfit. | ||
| Thick garment that protects from the cold and serves as an outer layer. | ||
| Light garment for the upper body, normally with a touch more elegant. | ||
| Garment worn over other clothes and that serves as light protection. | ||
| Short garment for the legs worn mainly on hot days. | ||
| Garment that looks like a skirt but allows movement with more comfort. |
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Everyday Accessories
Accessories complete the clothing and are used according to the sun, the cold, or the day’s activity. Gorra and sombrero protect the head, bufanda covers the neck, cinturón tightens the pants, and guantes protect the hands. Bolso, mochila and cartera are used to carry objects; reloj is worn on the wrist; gafas protect the sight or help you see better. With Possessive Adjectives, you can say mi bolso, tu reloj or su mochila
| Word | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| Headwear with a visor that serves to protect from the sun. | ||
| Headwear for the head, sometimes wide, that provides shade and style. | ||
| Long fabric that is wrapped around the neck to give warmth or style. | ||
| Strap that is placed at the waist to adjust the clothing. | ||
| Garment for the hands that protects from the cold and offers more warmth. | ||
| Bag to carry personal items with everyday or elegant use. | ||
| Bag with straps to carry things on the back; it is very practical. | ||
| Small object to store money or documents with personal use. | ||
| Object used to tell the time and that can also be an accessory. | ||
| Object with lenses that helps to see better or protects the eyes; has visual or sun use. |
Underwear and Leisurewear
Underwear is worn under other clothes and changes little in daily conversation: ropa interior is the general name, calzoncillos and bragas are intimate garments, and calcetines or medias go on the feet or legs. For sleeping, the most common garment is the pijama. In many homes, these garments are stored together with loungewear or in drawers separate from the rest of the wardrobe. You can also use Descriptive Adjectives to talk about them: limpio, cómodo, suave
| Word | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| Garments worn under clothes that fulfill an intimate and basic function. | ||
| Male undergarment for the lower part of the body; it is intimate wear. | ||
| Female undergarment for the lower part of the body; it is intimate wear. | ||
| Comfortable clothing for sleeping or staying at home and that represents total rest. | ||
| Garment that covers the foot and part of the ankle and provides daily comfort. | ||
| Long garment for the legs, thin or thick, that provides warmth or style. | ||
| Light garment for sleeping that is usually loose and comfortable. | ||
| House garment worn over the pajamas that provides warmth. | ||
| Garment that covers legs and waist in one piece and is worn as an inner or elegant layer. | ||
| Tight undergarment for the lower part of the body that offers comfortable support. |
Clothing by Weather
When the temperature drops, you wear chaqueta, suéter, gorro and bufanda. The chaqueta is a lightweight or mid-weight upper garment; the suéter keeps you warm and is usually wool or thick fabric. If it rains, the impermeable protects you from the rain. These garments are usually layered: a camiseta underneath, a suéter on top, and a chaqueta or abrigo on the outside. With Demonstrative Pronouns, you can point to esta chaqueta or esos guantes
| Word | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| Knit garment that warms the torso and is worn as a warm layer. | ||
| Garment that is waterproof and provides protection from rain. | ||
| Headwear that helps keep body heat in. | ||
| Long accessory that covers the neck and is very useful in winter. | ||
| Thick, heavy coat worn for very cold weather. | ||
| Outer garment designed to protect from cold and wind; very durable. | ||
| Knit garment similar to a sweater that provides soft warmth. | ||
| Garment that falls over the shoulders and provides warmth with style. | ||
| Light garment that cuts the wind and serves to protect from the wind. | ||
| Object that opens to protect from rain and works as a portable shield. |
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Formal and Informal Clothing
Formal clothing is worn at events, work, or celebrations. Traje refers to the elegant suit of jacket and trousers; blusa is a women's garment that can be formal; corbata accompanies shirts and suits; vestido elegante is worn on special occasions. Casual clothing includes everyday items such as jeans, camiseta, and zapatillas. The difference is not only about the garment, but the whole outfit and the context. A camisa with jeans can look casual, and a camisa with traje looks formal
| Word | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| Set of elegant garments worn on occasions of greater formality. | ||
| Upper garment that can look more polished or elegant. | ||
| Long accessory worn around the neck that adds a formal touch. | ||
| Dress intended for a special occasion that stands out for its refined style. | ||
| Denim pants worn mainly in a casual way. | ||
| Shirt intended for serious or work events that conveys a polished appearance. | ||
| Skirt intended for smart occasions that gives an elegant appearance. | ||
| Outer garment that completes an elegant outfit and adds presence. | ||
| Comfortable and relaxed clothing for informal situations; it is very everyday. | ||
| High-heeled shoes that are usually worn in contexts of greater elegance. |
Sizes and Useful Expressions
When buying clothes, people talk a lot about the talla. You can say ¿Qué talla usas? or Necesito una talla más grande. Probarse means putting on a garment to see if it fits: me pruebo la chaqueta. Quedar bien indicates that the clothes fit and look good: este vestido me queda bien. Ponerse is used to dress in a garment, and quitarse to take it off: me pongo el abrigo and me quito los zapatos. Combinar is used when two garments or colors look good together
| Usage | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| Used to talk about the size of a garment when you want to know if it fits you. | ||
| Used when someone tries on clothes to see if it fits well before buying. | ||
| Used to say that a garment fits comfortably or flattering. | ||
| Used when two garments or accessories harmonize with each other. | ||
| Used to express that someone is dressing in a garment. | ||
| Used to express that someone takes off a garment. |
Regional Clothing Vocabulary
Some words vary by country. Camiseta, polera and playera may name the same garment. For athletic footwear, zapatos, tenis and zapatillas don't always mean the same thing in every place. In some countries, tenis is the usual name; in others, zapatillas or playeros is preferred. Listening to these variants helps recognize clothing in conversations from different countries, in stores, and in descriptions of Shopping or Home and Furniture.
| Region | Variant | Definition | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| camiseta | In Spain, t-shirt is the most common word for the lightweight torso garment. | En España digo camiseta cuando hablo de esa prenda sencilla.In Spain I say camiseta when talking about that simple garment. | ||
| playera | In Mexico, playera is a very common form for the same torso garment. | En México compré una playera con colores locos.In Mexico I bought a playera with crazy colors. | ||
| camiseta | In Colombia, camiseta is also widely used for the basic torso garment. | En Colombia llevo una camiseta para estar cómodo.In Colombia I wear a camiseta to be comfortable. | ||
| remera | In Argentina, remera is the usual word for that light torso garment. | En Argentina me puse una remera blanca.In Argentina I wore a white remera. | ||
| zapatillas | In Spain, zapatillas can refer to comfortable or sporty footwear. | En España uso zapatillas para caminar mucho.In Spain I use zapatillas to walk a lot. | ||
| tenis | In Mexico, tenis is very common for talking about athletic or casual footwear. | En México mis tenis ya están muy gastados.In Mexico my tenis are already very worn. | ||
| zapatillas | In Ecuador, zapatillas is also used for daily comfortable footwear. | En Ecuador llevo unas zapatillas negras.In Ecuador I’m wearing some zapatillas black. |
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