Names of common clothing items

This comprehensive guide offers a wide-ranging list of clothing items and related terms in Spanish, organized by category for easy reference.

Upper Body

  • Camisa: Shirt
  • Camiseta / Playera: T-shirt
  • Blusa: Blouse
  • Suéter / Jersey: Sweater
  • Chaqueta: Jacket
  • Abrigo: Coat
  • Chaleco: Vest
  • Sudadera: Sweatshirt
  • Cardigan: Cardigan
  • Top: Tank top
  • Sostén / Sujetador: Bra
  • Pijama: Pajamas
  • Bata: Robe

Lower Body

  • Pantalones: Pants/Trousers
  • Falda: Skirt
  • Shorts / Pantalones cortos: Shorts
  • Jeans / Vaqueros: Jeans
  • Leggings: Leggings
  • Pantalones de chándal: Sweatpants
  • Pantalones de vestir: Dress pants
  • Pijama: Pajama bottoms
  • Ropa interior / Calzoncillos: Underwear
  • Calzones / Bragas: Panties
  • Medias: Stockings
  • Pantis / Pantimedia: Pantyhose
  • Calcetines: Socks

Footwear

  • Zapatos: Shoes
  • Botas: Boots
  • Sandalias: Sandals
  • Zapatillas / Tenis: Sneakers
  • Tacones / Zapatos de tacón: High heels
  • Chanclas / Chancletas: Flip-flops
  • Pantuflas / Zapatillas de casa: Slippers
  • Mocasines: Loafers
  • Alpargatas: Espadrilles
  • Botas de lluvia: Rain boots

Outerwear

  • Impermeable / Chubasquero: Raincoat
  • Gabardina: Trench coat
  • Anorak: Parka
  • Poncho: Poncho
  • Capa: Cape

Formalwear

  • Traje: Suit
  • Esmoquin: Tuxedo
  • Vestido: Dress
  • Vestido de noche: Evening gown
  • Corbata: Tie
  • Pajarita: Bow tie
  • Gemelos: Cufflinks

Accessories

  • Sombrero: Hat
  • Gorra: Cap
  • Bufanda: Scarf
  • Guantes: Gloves
  • Cinturón: Belt
  • Reloj: Watch
  • Gafas / Lentes: Glasses
  • Gafas de sol: Sunglasses
  • Bolso: Handbag
  • Mochila: Backpack
  • Cartera / Billetera: Wallet
  • Paraguas: Umbrella
  • Joyería: Jewelry
    • Collar: Necklace
    • Pendientes / Aretes: Earrings
    • Pulsera: Bracelet
    • Anillo: Ring

Swimwear

  • Traje de baño / Bañador: Swimsuit
  • Bikini: Bikini
  • Pantalones cortos de baño: Swim trunks

Fabrics and Patterns

  • Algodón: Cotton
  • Lana: Wool
  • Seda: Silk
  • Cuero: Leather
  • Lino: Linen
  • Poliéster: Polyester
  • Estampado: Patterned
  • A rayas: Striped
  • A cuadros: Plaid/Checkered
  • De lunares: Polka dot

Verbs Related to Clothing

  • Vestirse: To get dressed
  • Desvestirse: To undress
  • Ponerse: To put on
  • Quitarse: To take off
  • Abrocharse: To button up
  • Desabrocharse: To unbutton
  • Probarse: To try on
  • Llevar: To wear

This extensive vocabulary list covers a wide range of clothing items, accessories, and related terms in Spanish. Use these words to describe outfits, talk about fashion, or navigate shopping experiences in Spanish-speaking countries. Keep in mind that some terms may have regional variations, so it’s always good to learn the local preferences when traveling.

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