Clothing vocabulary builds your ability to talk about what you wear, ask for sizes, and describe styles—all in Spanish.
Basic Clothing Vocabulary
This section covers the most common clothing items you need to talk about your everyday wardrobe.
Most common clothing items in Spanish, along with their English translations and example sentences
| Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| camiseta | T-shirt | Me gusta tu camiseta. | I like your T-shirt. |
| pantalones | Pants | Necesito comprar pantalones nuevos. | I need to buy new pants. |
| vestido | Dress | Ella lleva un vestido rojo. | She’s wearing a red dress. |
| camisa | Shirt | La camisa está en el armario. | The shirt is in the closet. |
| falda | Skirt | La falda es muy corta. | The skirt is very short. |
| chaqueta | Jacket | Hace frío, ponte una chaqueta. | It’s cold, put on a jacket. |
| suéter | Sweater | Me compré un suéter azul. | I bought a blue sweater. |
| zapatos | Shoes | Mis zapatos están sucios. | My shoes are dirty. |
| calcetines | Socks | Siempre uso calcetines blancos. | I always wear white socks. |
| abrigo | Coat | El abrigo es de lana. | The coat is made of wool. |
Asking About Clothing in Spanish
Learn key questions and phrases to ask about clothing while shopping or making conversation.
Common questions used in stores or when talking about clothing in Spanish, along with English translations and example sentences
| Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much does it cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta esta camisa? | How much does this shirt cost? |
| ¿Tienen otra talla? | Do you have another size? | ¿Tienen otra talla más grande? | Do you have a bigger size? |
| ¿Dónde están los probadores? | Where are the fitting rooms? | ¿Dónde están los probadores? | Where are the fitting rooms? |
| ¿Está en oferta? | Is it on sale? | ¿Este vestido está en oferta? | Is this dress on sale? |
| ¿Me puede ayudar? | Can you help me? | ¿Me puede ayudar a encontrar zapatos? | Can you help me find shoes? |
| ¿El color está disponible? | Is the color available? | ¿El color azul está disponible? | Is the color blue available? |
| ¿Qué talla usas? | What size do you wear? | ¿Qué talla usas? | What size do you wear? |
| ¿Puedo probarlo? | Can I try it on? | ¿Puedo probarme la chaqueta? | Can I try on the jacket? |
Describing Clothing
Learn key adjectives and expressions to describe colors, styles, and materials in Spanish.
Common adjectives and phrases to describe clothing in Spanish, along with English translations and example sentences
| Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cómodo/a | comfortable | Estos zapatos son muy cómodos. | These shoes are very comfortable. |
| elegante | elegant | Ella lleva un vestido elegante. | She’s wearing an elegant dress. |
| casual | casual | Prefiero ropa casual los fines de semana. | I prefer casual clothes on weekends. |
| de moda | fashionable | Esa chaqueta está de moda. | That jacket is fashionable. |
| barato/a | cheap | Compré una camisa barata. | I bought a cheap shirt. |
| caro/a | expensive | Los pantalones son caros. | The pants are expensive. |
| nuevo/a | new | Tengo un suéter nuevo. | I have a new sweater. |
| viejo/a | old | Mi abrigo es viejo. | My coat is old. |
| de algodón | cotton | La camiseta es de algodón. | The T-shirt is made of cotton. |
| de cuero | leather | Tengo botas de cuero. | I have leather boots. |
These shoes are very comfortable.
Estos zapatos son muy cómodos.
'These shoes are very comfortable.' translates to 'Estos zapatos son muy cómodos.' The other options describe different qualities but do not mean 'comfortable.'
Shopping for Clothing in Spanish
Build confidence with phrases to complete transactions, ask about payment, and request bags while shopping.
Common phrases used during checkout and payment in Spanish, along with English translations and example sentences
| Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Tiene tarjeta de crédito? | Do you have a credit card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito? | Can I pay with a credit card? |
| ¿Aceptan efectivo? | Do you accept cash? | ¿Aceptan efectivo en la tienda? | Do you accept cash in the store? |
| Quisiera pagar | I would like to pay | Quisiera pagar ahora. | I would like to pay now. |
| ¿Me puede dar una bolsa? | Can you give me a bag? | ¿Me puede dar una bolsa, por favor? | Can you give me a bag, please? |
| ¿Hay garantía? | Is there a warranty? | ¿Este reloj tiene garantía? | Does this watch have a warranty? |
| ¿Puedo devolverlo? | Can I return it? | ¿Puedo devolver la camisa si no me queda? | Can I return the shirt if it doesn’t fit? |
By mastering these sections, you’ll be ready to talk about clothing, ask questions in stores, describe styles, and complete your shopping in Spanish with ease.
Can you give me a bag, please?
¿Me puede dar una bolsa, por favor?
'Can you give me a bag, please?' is '¿Me puede dar una bolsa, por favor?' Other options ask for a receipt, box, or different size, which are unrelated.
Conclusion
Now you have the building blocks to use your clothing vocabulary confidently in Spanish. Keep practicing by describing what you wear each day, asking questions when you’re out shopping, and trying on new items in Spanish. ¡Buena suerte!
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- English: T-shirt
- English Example: I like your T-shirt.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
