Clothing words in Spanish: 1000 new words you need to learn

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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