Here is a list of common Spanish words for items of clothing, with an example sentence for each.
1. Abrigo – Coat
Example: El abrigo me mantiene caliente en invierno. – The coat keeps me warm in winter.
2. Bañador – Swimsuit (Spain)
Example: Compré un bañador nuevo para las vacaciones. – I bought a new swimsuit for the holidays.
3. Blusa – Blouse
Example: La blusa blanca combina con todo. – The white blouse goes with everything.
4. Botas – Boots
Example: Me compré unas botas para el invierno. – I bought some boots for the winter.
5. Bragas – Panties (Spain)
Example: Las bragas son de encaje. – The panties are made of lace.
6. Bufanda – Scarf
Example: La bufanda es de seda. – The scarf is made of silk.
7. Calcetines – Socks
Example: Llevo calcetines de colores. – I’m wearing colorful socks.
8. Calzoncillos – Underpants/Boxers
Example: Compró calzoncillos nuevos. – He bought new boxers.
9. Camisa – Shirt
Example: Esta camisa es perfecta para la oficina. – This shirt is perfect for the office.
10. Camiseta – T-shirt
Example: Compré una camiseta de algodón. – I bought a cotton T-shirt.
11. Chaleco – Vest
Example: El chaleco de lana combina con la camisa. – The wool vest matches the shirt.
12. Chaqueta – Jacket
Example: Me puse una chaqueta de cuero. – I put on a leather jacket.
13. Cinturón – Belt
Example: El cinturón de cuero es nuevo. – The leather belt is new.
14. Falda – Skirt
Example: La falda de flores está de moda. – The floral skirt is in style.
15. Gorra – Cap
Example: La gorra es parte de su uniforme. – The cap is part of his uniform.
16. Guantes – Gloves
Example: Los guantes de lana me mantienen caliente. – Wool gloves keep me warm.
17. Medias – Stockings/Tights
Example: Las medias negras son elegantes. – Black tights are elegant.
18. Pantalones – Pants/Trousers
Example: Necesito pantalones nuevos para el trabajo. – I need new pants for work.
19. Pijama – Pajamas
Example: Me puse el pijama y me fui a dormir. – I put on my pajamas and went to sleep.
20. Ropa – Clothes/Clothing
Example: Me gusta comprar ropa de segunda mano. – I like buying second-hand clothes.
21. Ropa interior – Underwear
Example: Compré ropa interior de algodón. – I bought cotton underwear.
22. Sandalias – Sandals
Example: Las sandalias son perfectas para la playa. – Sandals are perfect for the beach.
23. Sombrero – Hat
Example: El sombrero protege del sol. – The hat protects from the sun.
24. Sudadera – Sweatshirt/Hoodie
Example: La sudadera es muy cómoda. – The sweatshirt is very comfortable.
25. Suéter – Sweater
Example: El suéter de lana es ideal para el frío. – The wool sweater is perfect for the cold.
26. Sujetador – Bra
Example: El sujetador es muy cómodo. – The bra is very comfortable.
27. Traje – Suit
Example: El traje negro es muy elegante. – The black suit is very elegant.
28. Traje de baño – Swimsuit (Latin America)
Example: El traje de baño es de una sola pieza. – The swimsuit is one-piece.
29. Vaqueros – Jeans
Example: Estos vaqueros son muy cómodos. – These jeans are very comfortable.
Note: The English term “jeans” is also commonly used in Spanish.
30. Vestido – Dress
Example: Llevaba un vestido rojo en la fiesta. – She wore a red dress at the party.
31. Zapatillas – Sneakers/Trainers
Example: Uso zapatillas para correr. – I wear sneakers for running.
32. Zapatos – Shoes
Example: Estos zapatos son hechos a mano. – These shoes are handmade.
Regional variations of words for clothes
If you travel around the Spanish-speaking world or consume content from different Spanish-speaking countries, you’ll notice that different words are used for many common items of clothing in different places. Here are some of the words with the greatest number of regional varieties:
Jacket:
- Campera (Argentina)
- Casaca (Peru)
- Chamarra (Mexico)
- Chaqueta (Spain)
Sneakers:
- Championes (Uruguay)
- Tenis (Colombia, Mexico, Cuba)
- Zapatillas (Chile, Spain)
Sweater:
- Buzo (Argentina, Uruguay)
- Chomba (Chile)
- Chompa (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador)
- Jersey (Spain)
- Saco (Colombia, Ecuador)
- Suéter (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela)
- Pulóver (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay)
T-shirt:
- Camiseta (Spain)
- Franela (Venezuela)
- Playera (Mexico)
- Polera (Chile)
- Polo (Argentina)
- Remera (Argentina)
Socks:
- Calcetas (Mexico – women’s socks)
- Calcetines (Spain, Chile, Mexico – men’s socks)
- Medias (most of Latin America and the Caribbean)
For more words that vary by country, see the guide here: Spanish Words That Are Different in Different Countries.
