100 clothing words in Spanish with English translation
Learning about clothing words in Spanish is one practical way you can practice your knowledge of the Spanish language. Thinking of going shopping in a Spanish spoken area? Be sure to check out our clothes vocabulary list. You will definitely need these words in case you’re making a packing list, preparing a laundry list, or planning to visit a Spanish-speaking area. These words will keep you equipped as you dress to look good and communicate in Spanish. They are categorized in types of clothing.
LA ROPA (CLOTHING)
Camisas, blusas y más (Blouses, Shirts, among others)
- Camiseta/ playera – known as T-shirt in English
- Camisa – shirt
- Polo – polo
- Top – top
- Blusa – blouse
- Body – bodysuit
- Sudadera – sweatshirt
- Suéter – sweater
- Cardigan/chaqueta de punto – cardigan
- Tunica – tunic
Pantalones y pantalones cortos (Pants and Shorts)
- Pantalón – known as pants in English
- Pantalón – trousers
- Pantalón vaquero– jeans
- Pantalón de lino – linen pants
- Pantalón de vestir – dress pants
- Pantalón de traje – suit pants
- Pantalón corto/short – shorts
- Pantalón de chándal /pantalón de jogging – sweat pants/track pants
Vestidos, faldas, y ropa formal (Dress, Skirts, and Formal Wear)
For those evening dates, night outs, office hours, and every occasion that requires you to feel good in what you wear, you will need to know these clothing words in Spanish.
- Vestido – dress
- Falda – skirt
- Minifalda – miniskirt
- Traje – suit
- Corbata – tie
- Pajarita – bowtie
- Tirantes – suspenders
- Esmoquin – tuxedo/tux
- Chaleco – vest
- Mono – romper
- Peto – overalls
- Vestido sin mangas – sundress
- Vestido /vestido largo – gown
- Vestido de novia – wedding dress
Ropa interior y ropa de dormir (Underwear and Nightwear)
We all want to feel not only good but free in the undergarments we wear as well as what we put at night as we retire to bed. The following clothes vocabulary in Spanish will not only help you learn Spanish but also know what to wear, when, and how to ask a Spanish-speaking person for dressing recommendations during a visit.
- Ropa interior – underwear
- sostén /sujetador – bra
- pantis/braga – panties/panty
- Calzones /calzoncillos – briefs
- Calzoncillos /boxer – boxers
- Tanga – thong
- Medias – tights
- Medias /pantimedias – pantyhose
- Calcetines – socks
- Calcetines invisibles – no-show socks
- Pijama – pajamas
- Camisol – camisole
- Bata – robe
- Camisón – nightie
Ropa de baño y ropa deportiva (Swimwear and Sportswear)
All work with no play can be tiring, boring and unhealthy. Sports involve activities we do as a way of relieving our minds, ridding off stress and re-energizing our bodies. Sports however require a special type of clothing. Let’s learn some clothing words in Spanish related to sports.
- Traje de baño – bathing suit/swimsuit
- Bañador – trunks
- Bikini – bikini
- Traje de baño enterizo – one-piece
- Pareo – pareo
- Camiseta de neopreno – rash guard
- Bermudas para surfing – board shorts
- Sudadera – sweatshirt
- Sudadera con capucha – hoodie
- Mallas – leggings
- Sujetador deportivo – sports bra
- Chándal – tracksuit
Ropa de abrigo (Outerwear)
- Abrigo – coat
- Chaqueta / chamarra – jacket
- Impermeable /gabardine – raincoat
- Cazadora bomber – bomber jacket
- Cazadora vaquera – jean jacket
- Cazadora motera – motorcycle jacket
- Poncho – poncho
- Parka – parka
- Chal /rebozo – shawl
- Anorak – anorak
- Chaqueta tres curators – Blazer
Calzado (Footwear)
- Chanclas – flip-flops
- Sandalias – sandals
- Bailarinas – ballet flats
- Chancletas – flip-flops
- Mocasines – loafers
- Zapatos /deportivos /zapatillas deportivas / tenis – sneakers
- Tacones – heels
- Zapatos de tacón bajo /flats – flats
- Botas – boots
- Botines – ankle boots
- Pantuflas /zapatillas – slippers
- Esparteñas – espadrilles
- zapatos de vestir – dress shoes
- Accesorios – Accessories
Great dressing is completed and complemented by accessories. Accessorizing completes our everyday look, adding colour and perfection. Let’s look at some Spanish accessory vocabulary.
- Gorra – cap
- Gorro – hat/snow hat
- Capucha – hood
- Boina – beret
- Cinturón – belt
- Collar – necklace
- Pulsera – bracelet
- Reloj – watch
- Pendientes – earrings
- Anillo – ring
- Guantes – gloves
- Manoplas – mittens
- Bufanda – scarf
- Pañuelo – handkerchief
- Leggings – leggings
- Gafas de sol /lentes de sol – sunglasses
- Cordones – Shoelace
- Bolso – handbag
The clothing words in Spanish listed and translated are the most important vocabularies you will need in identifying Spanish clothing. Clothes are not an option and we all have to cover our body which is why this list will help you discover new clothes and how they are called. We all want to ask specific role models where they got specific clothes from and learning to do so in Spanish will help us ask more effectively. Learning these clothes vocabulary in Spanish is taking one step closer to learning Spanish.
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