Today’s Spanish word of the day is “ropa”.
It’s a feminine noun meaning “clothes” or “clothing”.
It’s related to the English word “robe”, and originally came from an ancient Germanic word meaning “booty” or “plunder”, from which we also get the word “rob” in English. It’s assumed the word acquired the meaning “clothes” (or “robe” in English) because ancient Germanic tribes took fine clothes from the people they defeated in battle!
Example sentences
Necesito comprar ropa nueva.
I need to buy new clothes.
La ropa está en el armario.
The clothes are in the closet.
Sospecho que mi perro usa mi ropa cuando no estoy en casa.
I suspect that my dog wears my clothes when I’m not home.
La ropa está sucia.
The clothes are dirty.
¡Jamás volveré a ponerme esa ropa!
I will never wear those clothes again!
