Spanish vocabulary for different types of clothing organized by category, along with example sentences to show how each word is used in context. This guide helps you talk about dressing, shopping, and describing outfits.
Categories
- Tops — camisetas, camisas, blusas, and more
- Bottoms — pantalones, faldas, shorts, etc.
- Outerwear — chaquetas, abrigos, suéteres
- Footwear — zapatos, botas, sandalias
- Accessories — gorros, cinturones, bufandas
- Specialty Clothing — ropa deportiva, de noche, de baño
Tops
Tops include all the clothing items that you wear on the upper part of your body.
- Camiseta — T-shirt
- Camisa — Shirt (often button-down)
- Blusa — Blouse (typically for women)
- Top — Top (general term for any upper garment)
- Suéter — Sweater
- Sudadera — Sweatshirt / hoodie
- Corsé — Corset
- Tank top — Tank top (sin mangas)
- Polo — Polo shirt
- Crop top — Crop top
Example Sentences:
- Él lleva una camisa azul.* — He is wearing a blue shirt.
- Compré una blusa nueva para la fiesta.* — I bought a new blouse for the party.
- ¿Tienes sudaderas en otro color?* — Do you have hoodies in another color?
Bottoms
Bottoms include pants, skirts, shorts, and any other clothing worn on the lower half of the body.
- Pantalones — Pants / trousers
- Jeans — Jeans (same in Spanish and English)
- Falda — Skirt
- Shorts — Shorts (same in Spanish and English)
- Leggings — Leggings
- Pantalones cortos — Shorts
- Pantalones de vestir — Dress pants
- Pantalones vaqueros — Denim jeans
- Falda larga — Long skirt
- Falda corta — Short skirt
Example Sentences:
- Voy a usar pantalones cortos hoy.* — I’m going to wear shorts today.
- Ella lleva una falda larga y elegante.* — She is wearing a long, elegant skirt.
- Mis jeans están un poco desgastados.* — My jeans are a bit worn out.
I'm going to wear shorts today.
Voy a usar pantalones cortos hoy.
"Pantalones cortos" means shorts, perfectly matching the prompt. Other options indicate long pants, skirt, or jeans, which are different clothing items.
Outerwear
Outerwear includes jackets, coats, and other layering items that are worn over tops.
- Chaqueta — Jacket
- Abrigo — Coat
- Impermeable — Raincoat
- Blazer — Blazer (same in Spanish and English)
- Parka — Parka (same in Spanish and English)
- Gabardina — Trench coat
- Chaleco — Vest
- Capa — Cape
- Anorak — Anorak (same in Spanish and English)
- Poncho — Poncho
Example Sentences:
- Necesito un abrigo para el invierno.* — I need a coat for winter.
- La chaqueta es de cuero.* — The jacket is made of leather.
- Llovió, así que llevé un impermeable.* — It rained, so I took a raincoat.
Footwear
Footwear includes all types of shoes, boots, sandals, and other items worn on the feet.
- Zapatos — Shoes
- Botas — Boots
- Sandalias — Sandals
- Zapatillas — Sneakers / trainers
- Tacones — High heels
- Chanclas — Flip-flops
- Mocasines — Loafers
- Botines — Ankle boots
- Alpargatas — Espadrilles
- Bailarinas — Ballet flats
Example Sentences:
- Me gustan tus zapatos nuevos.* — I like your new shoes.
- Ella lleva tacones rojos.* — She is wearing red high heels.
- En la playa uso chanclas.* — At the beach I wear flip-flops.
I like your new shoes.
Me gustan tus zapatos nuevos.
"Zapatos" means shoes in general, matching the prompt. Other options refer to boots, sandals, or sneakers, which are more specific types.
Accessories
Accessories include smaller items that complement an outfit, such as hats, belts, and scarves.
- Sombrero — Hat
- Gorro — Beanie / cap
- Bufanda — Scarf
- Cinturón — Belt
- Guantes — Gloves
- Bolso — Handbag / purse
- Mochila — Backpack
- Gafas de sol — Sunglasses
- Joyas — Jewelry
- Pendientes — Earrings
Example Sentences:
- Llevo una bufanda azul.* — I’m wearing a blue scarf.
- ¿Dónde está mi cinturón?* — Where is my belt?
- Ella tiene gafas de sol negras.* — She has black sunglasses.
Specialty Clothing
These are categories for clothing used for specific purposes or occasions.
- Ropa deportiva — Sportswear
- Ropa de noche — Nightwear / evening wear
- Ropa de baño — Swimwear
- Ropa interior — Underwear
- Pijamas — Pajamas
- Traje — Suit
- Vestido de fiesta — Party dress
- Bata — Robe / dressing gown
- Monos — Jumpsuits / overalls
- Uniforme — Uniform
Example Sentences:
- Tengo ropa deportiva cómoda.* — I have comfortable sportswear.
- Ella compró un vestido de fiesta rojo.* — She bought a red party dress.
- Uso pijamas de algodón.* — I wear cotton pajamas.
Conclusion
You’ve learned the Spanish names for many types of clothing, organized by category, along with example sentences to show how they’re used in context. You can now describe what people are wearing, ask about clothing in stores, and talk about your own wardrobe with confidence.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
