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June 21, 2021 by Carmen Rizzo Spanish Vocabulary 0 comments

The Ultimate Guide to Clothes in Spanish: Shopping and Laundry

La ropa, or clothes in Spanish, are the everyday garments we wear. While some people make their own clothes, many prefer to purchase them. 

If you ever find yourself on a shopping spree in a Spanish-speaking country, knowing what you want and being able to describe it accurately will save you time and money! 

Read this blog post to equip yourself with the tools you need to talk about your clothes in Spanish—from buying them to doing the laundry. Let’s begin!

Clothes in Spanish: Part I—Shopping

Clothes are categorized in many ways. Check out the following list of types of clothes:

SpanishEnglish
La ropaClothes
La ropa para mujeresWomen’s clothes
La ropa para hombresMen’s clothes
La ropa unisexUnisex clothes
La ropa para bebésBaby clothes
La ropa para niñosKids clothes
La ropa para gente joven Teen clothes
La ropa de diseñadorDesigner clothes
La moda rápidaFast fashion
La moda lentaSlow fashion

La moda rápida es más barata pero causa mucho desperdicio.
Fast fashion is cheaper but it causes a lot of waste.

La ropa unisex la pueden usar hombres y mujeres.
Unisex clothes can be used by men and women.

¡Me gusta mucho la ropa de bebé porque tiene diseños muy divertidos!
I like baby clothes because they have really fun designs! 

La ropa interior – Undergarments

clothes in Spanish

These “intimate” clothes items are typically made with breathable and soft material. 

SpanishEnglish
La ropa interiorUndergarments
Los calcetines/ las calcetasSocks (for men/ women)
Los calcetines altosHigh socks/ Knee socks
Los calcetines cortosAnkle socks
Las pantimediasPantyhose
Las mediasStockings
El sostén/ El sujetador/ El brasierBra/ Brassiere 
La camisetaUndershirt
La camisolaCamisole
Los calzoncillosUnderpants/ Briefs
Los calzones/ Las bragasPanties
Los boxerBoxer shorts
Los calzoncillos largosLong johns
El fustan/ Las enaguasHalf slip
El fondoFull slip

La ropa de dormir – Sleepwear

Sleepwear—la ropa de dormir—ensures that you can rest, relax, and sleep like a baby. 

SpanishEnglish
Ropa de dormirSleepwear
Las pijamasPijamas
El mono/ La pijama onesieOnesie pajama
El camisónNightgown
La bata/ El albornozBathrobe
Las pantuflasSlippers
El gorro de dormirNightcap

La ropa deportiva – Sportswear

clothes in Spanish

Sportswear—la ropa deportiva—are the clothes you wear to be comfortable while practicing a sport or exercising.

SpanishEnglish
La ropa deportivaSportswear
La sudadera/ El sudaderoSweatshirt 
El pants/ el chándal/ los pantalones deportivos Sweatpants
El traje de baño/ La calzoneta/ El bañadorSwimsuit 
El bañador de hombre/ La calzoneta de hombreSwim trunks
El calzoncillo de nataciónSwim briefs/ Speedo
La calzoneta de una piezaOne-piece swimsuit
La calzoneta de dos piezasTwo-piece swimsuit 
El bikiniBikini
El pareoSarong
Los leggins/ La licraLeggings
Los pantalones de yogaYoga pants
La camisolaSports shirt
La banda para el sudorSweatband
Las muñequerasWristbands

La ropa informal – Casual Clothes

Casual or informal clothes—la ropa informal—are for everyday use around the house.

SpanishEnglish
La ropa informalCasual clothes
El pantalónPants/ Slacks
Los pantalones de algodón Cotton pants
Los pantalones de linoLinen pants
Los pantalones cargoCargo pants
Los jeans/ Los pantalones de mezclillaJeans
La faldaSkirt
El vestido Dress
La camisaShirt
La camisa poloPolo shirt
La camiseta/ La remera/ La playeraT-shirt
La camiseta gráfica/estampadaGraphic shirt
El suéterSweater
El suéter con capuchaHoodie
La chamarra/ La chaquetaJacket
El abrigoCoat

La ropa formal – Formal Wear

Ropa Formal

La ropa formal—formal wear—is for professional or fancy environments. Formal clothes like dresses and suites are typically seen at important events such as weddings, graduations, and other celebrations! 

SpanishEnglish
La ropa formalFormal clothes
El trajeSuit
El uniformeUniform
La blusa formalBlouse
La camisa formalFormal shirt
El esmoquinSmoking jacket
El sacoJacket
El traje de tres piezasThree-piece suit
El chaleco formalVest
El fracWhite tie
Pantalones formalesTrousers
El traje de pantalónPantsuit
Las medias de sedaSilk stockings
El pantalón de sedaSilk pants
El vestido de galaBall gown
El vestido de cocktailCocktail dress
El vestido de tardeEvening gown
La falda formalFormal skirt
La falda largaLong skirt
La falda a altura de tres cuartosPencil skirt/ A-line skirt

La ropa según las estaciones – Seasonal Clothing

Clothes are made of different materials to serve a purpose depending on the weather and season. In summer, you wear clothes that are breathable and light to prevent overheating. On the other hand, in winter you wear clothes in layers to keep warm. 

SpanishEnglish
La ropa para clima cálidoWarm weather clothes
La camiseta/ blusa de tirantesStrappy blouse/ Tank top
La camiseta/ blusa sin mangasTank top 
La camiseta/ blusa apretadaTight top
La camiseta/ blusa flojaLoose top
Los pantalones cortos/ Los shorts/ Las pantalonetas Shorts
Los pantalones cortos a la rodilla/ las bermudasLong shorts
Los pantalones muy cortosShort shorts
El sueter ligeroCardigan
El chalShawl
La camisa de cuello de tortugaTurtleneck
La ropa para clima fríoCold weather clothes
La chaqueta de pielLeather jacket
La chaqueta gruesaThick jacket
El abrigo de pielFur coat
El gorroBeanie
La boinaBeret
El sombreroHat
Las orejerasEarmuffs
La bufandaScarf
Los guantesGloves
Los mitonesMittens
Las medias de inviernoTights
Los pantalones térmicosThermal pants
La camiseta térmicaThermal undershirt
Los calcetines de inviernoWinter socks
La capa para la lluvia/ El impermeableRaincoat

Los zapatos – Shoes

Los Zapatos

You can’t talk about clothes without talking about shoes! 

There are several kinds of shoes, and your perfect pair of shoes depends on what you are going to use them for. While shoes have a practical use, a lot of people like to use them as accessories too! 

SpanishEnglish
Los zapatosShoes
Las chanclasFlip-flops
Las sandaliasSandals
Los zapatos para el aguaWater shoes
Los zapatos deportivos/ Los tenis/ Las zapatillasSneakers
Las alpargatas/ Los zapatos de telaEspadrilles
Las botasBoots
Las botas para nieveWinter boots
Las botas de lluviaRain boots
Las botas al tobilloBooties 
Los zapatos de tacón/ Los taconesHigh heels
Los zapatos de tacón de agujaStilettos 
Los zapatos de plataformaPlatform shoes
Los zapatos de tacón cuadradoBlock heels
Los zapatos de trabitaMary Jane shoes
Los zapatos de vestirFormal shoes
Los mocasinesLoafers
Los zapatos bajos/planosFlats
Los zuecosClogs

Los accesorios – Accessories

clothes in Spanish

Accessorizing is a great way to give personality to your outfit. While some accessories give your outfit flair, others have practical uses, like bags and wallets.  

SpanishEnglish
Los accesoriosAccessories
La gorra/ La cachuchaCap
El bolsoHandbag / purse
El monedero Coin purse
La billeteraWallet
El pañueloHandkerchief 
El cincho/ El cinturónBelt
Las joyasJewels
La pulseraBracelet
El anilloRing
El reloj de muñecaWrist clock
El collarNecklace
Los aretesEarrings
La corbata Tie
El corbatínBow tie
Los gemelosCufflinks
El prendedorPin
La sombrilla/ El paraguasUmbrella

Verbs Related to Clothes in Spanish

Clothes are part of our everyday life. To discuss clothes, you need to know the following verbs.

  • Cambiar la ropa – to change clothes
  • Lavar la ropa – to wash clothes. 
  • Probar la ropa – to try on clothes
  • Ponerse la ropa, Vestirse – to put on clothes
  • Desvestirse – to take off clothes 
  • Usar la ropa – to wear clothes 

You can also describe your clothes using adjectives. Here are some examples:

Mi ropa de invierno es muy caliente y bonita.
My winter clothes are warm and cute.

La ropa de verano debe ser fresca.
Summer clothes should be cool.

Mi ropa es original.
My clothing is original

La ropa de mi hermano es de marca y por eso es muy cara.
My brother’s clothes are branded and because of that they are really expensive. 

Me gusta que mi ropa sea durable.
I like my clothes to be durable. 

Clothes in Spanish: Part II—Laundry

La lavandería (laundry) is the physical space where you wash and dry your clothes. Some people lava a mano (wash by hand), while others have a lavadora (washing machine).

In Latin America, many people dry their clothes on clotheslines. In Spanish, these systems are called tendederos. They use the sun and wind to dry the clothes. This way is cheaper than with a secadora (clothes dryer), but it’s also slower. 

The next step after washing and drying is planchar (to iron). Las planchas (irons) work best with un planchador (an ironing board).

The final step after doing the laundry is putting your clothes away. Spanish has several words to describe the places where you store your clothes.

SpanishEnglish
El gaveteroDrawer
El closet/ El roperoCloset
El armarioWardrobe 

Clothes in Spanish: Time to Practice! 

Quiz CTA

Practice makes perfect, so it’s the best way to solidify your newly acquired knowledge! Here’s a pop quiz for you. 

1. These clothes are used to for sports or exercise:

Correct! Wrong!

2. These are used to protect our feet:

Correct! Wrong!

3. This is used to dry clothes in the sun:

Correct! Wrong!

4. These clothes can be used everyday.

Correct! Wrong!

5. This is part of the laundry process.

Correct! Wrong!

6. This word means “to wash clothes.”

Correct! Wrong!

7. This word means “to purchase.”

Correct! Wrong!

8. These clothes are worn under our other clothes:

Correct! Wrong!

9. You use these clothes for important occasions:

Correct! Wrong!

10. You store your clothes here

Correct! Wrong!

Clothes in Spanish Quiz
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