Clothing vocabulary in Spanish, including common words and phrases for shirts, pants, dresses, shoes, and more.
This article covers essential clothing vocabulary in Spanish, organized by categories like tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, and accessories. Each section includes example sentences to show how the words are used in context.
This section introduces common Spanish words for shirts and other tops, including different styles like t-shirts and blouses.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Singular Example (Spanish) | Singular Example (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| la camisa | las camisas | the shirt | the shirts | Yo llevo una camisa azul. | I’m wearing a blue shirt. |
| la camiseta | las camisetas | the t-shirt | the t-shirts | Ella tiene una camiseta blanca. | She has a white t-shirt. |
| el suéter | los suéteres | the sweater | the sweaters | Mi suéter es muy cómodo. | My sweater is very comfortable. |
| la blusa | las blusas | the blouse | the blouses | La blusa es de seda. | The blouse is made of silk. |
| el top | los tops | the top | the tops | Compré un top nuevo. | I bought a new top. |
Mi ___ es muy cómodo.
My ___ is very comfortable.
suéter
'Suéter' means 'sweater'. 'Pantalón' is 'pants', 'sombrero' is 'hat', and 'bufanda' is 'scarf'.
Here are key Spanish words for different types of pants and other bottom garments like skirts.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Singular Example (Spanish) | Singular Example (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| el pantalón | los pantalones | the pants | the pants | Uso pantalones negros. | I wear black pants. |
| los jeans | (same) | the jeans | the jeans | Mis jeans están desgastados. | My jeans are worn out. |
| la falda | las faldas | the skirt | the skirts | La falda es corta. | The skirt is short. |
| los shorts | (same) | the shorts | the shorts | Prefiero usar shorts en verano. | I prefer to wear shorts in summer. |
| el vestido | los vestidos | the dress | the dresses | Ella tiene un vestido rojo. | She has a red dress. |
This section covers common Spanish vocabulary for different types of shoes.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Singular Example (Spanish) | Singular Example (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| el zapato | los zapatos | the shoe | the shoes | Necesito zapatos nuevos. | I need new shoes. |
| la bota | las botas | the boot | the boots | Me compré unas botas negras. | I bought black boots. |
| la sandalia | las sandalias | the sandal | the sandals | Uso sandalias en la playa. | I wear sandals on the beach. |
| la zapatilla | las zapatillas | the sneaker | the sneakers | Mis zapatillas son cómodas. | My sneakers are comfortable. |
| el tacón | los tacones | the high heel | the high heels | Ella lleva tacones altos. | She wears high heels. |
Here are common Spanish words for clothing accessories like hats, scarves, and bags.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Singular Example (Spanish) | Singular Example (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| el sombrero | los sombreros | the hat | the hats | Me puse un sombrero grande. | I put on a big hat. |
| la bufanda | las bufandas | the scarf | the scarves | La bufanda es de lana. | The scarf is made of wool. |
| el cinturón | los cinturones | the belt | the belts | Uso un cinturón marrón. | I wear a brown belt. |
| la cartera | las carteras | the purse/wallet | the purses/wallets | Olvidé mi cartera en casa. | I forgot my purse at home. |
| los guantes | (same) | the glove | the gloves | Llevo guantes por el frío. | I wear gloves because of the cold. |
This section provides useful phrases to talk about clothing, ask questions, and describe what someone is wearing.
| Spanish Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| ¿Qué llevas puesto? | What are you wearing? |
| Me gusta tu ropa. | I like your clothes. |
| ¿Dónde compraste eso? | Where did you buy that? |
| Esta camisa es muy cómoda. | This shirt is very comfortable. |
| Él lleva pantalones cortos. | He is wearing shorts. |
| Ella tiene un vestido elegante. | She has an elegant dress. |
| Necesito zapatos nuevos. | I need new shoes. |
| ¿Tienes esta camisa en otro color? | Do you have this shirt in another color? |
| La falda es demasiado corta. | The skirt is too short. |
| Me gusta usar sombreros en el verano. | I like to wear hats in the summer. |
This is a basic overview of clothing vocabulary in Spanish to help you describe, ask about, and talk about clothes with confidence. /spanish/vocabulary
¿Dónde compraste eso?
Where did you buy that?
‘¿Dónde compraste eso?’ translates to ‘Where did you buy that?’
Flashcards (1 of 30)
- English Singular: the shirt
- English Plural: the shirts
- Singular Example (English): I’m wearing a blue shirt.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
