Talk about an outfit without memorising a huge clothing list. Learn the 10 items in this deck, then use them in flexible phrases for everyday conversations and shopping.
10 clothes to describe an outfit
Spanish
Traje
English
Suit
Spanish
Pantalones
English
Pants
Spanish
Sombrero
English
Hat
Spanish
Zapatillas
English
Sneakers
Spanish
Calcetines
English
Socks
Spanish
Vestido
English
Dress
Spanish
Camisa
English
Shirt
Spanish
Falda
English
Skirt
Spanish
Chaqueta
English
Jacket
Spanish
Bufanda
English
Scarf
Clothing words in context
See how each word works in a natural Spanish sentence.
Lleva un traje oscuro para la entrevista.He is wearing a dark suit for the interview.
Estos pantalones son cómodos para viajar.These trousers are comfortable for travelling.
Necesito un sombrero para protegerme del sol.I need a hat to protect myself from the sun.
Me puse las zapatillas porque vamos a caminar mucho.I put on my trainers because we're going to walk a lot.
Mis calcetines están mojados por la lluvia.My socks are wet from the rain.
Ella eligió un vestido azul para la fiesta.She chose a blue dress for the party.
La camisa blanca está limpia y planchada.The white shirt is clean and ironed.
Esta falda combina bien con la chaqueta.This skirt goes well with the jacket.
Trae una chaqueta porque hará frío esta noche.Bring a jacket because it will be cold tonight.
La bufanda roja fue un regalo de mi abuela.The red scarf was a gift from my grandmother.
Talking about what you are wearing
Use these patterns to name an item, describe its colour and ask what someone plans to wear.
Llevo…
I'm wearing…
Llevo una camisa y pantalones negros.I'm wearing a shirt and black trousers.
Me voy a poner…
I'm going to wear…
Me voy a poner el vestido azul.I'm going to wear the blue dress.
¿Qué vas a llevar?
What are you going to wear?
¿Qué vas a llevar a la fiesta?What are you going to wear to the party?
Me queda…
It fits/suits me…
Esta chaqueta me queda bien.This jacket fits me well.
Combina con…
It goes with…
La bufanda combina con el sombrero.The scarf goes with the hat.
A conversation about choosing an outfit
Sofía¿Qué vas a llevar a la cena?What are you going to wear to dinner?
MarcosCreo que me pondré el traje oscuro y una camisa blanca.I think I'll wear the dark suit and a white shirt.
SofíaYo llevo un vestido azul y una chaqueta.I'm wearing a blue dress and a jacket.
Marcos¿También vas a llevar tacones?Are you going to wear heels too?
SofíaNo, prefiero las zapatillas porque son cómodas.No, I prefer trainers because they're comfortable.
MarcosBuena idea. Llevaré una bufanda por si hace frío.Good idea. I'll take a scarf in case it's cold.
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Choose the English meaning, just as you would while practising in the app.
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What does this mean in English?
Chaqueta
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