Who doesn’t like to feel confident and comfy in the clothes of their choice? Clothing is not only a convenient tool that provides comfort and protection from the environment, it is also a way of expressing our identity and even our mood. Ultimately, it is a universal element that is part of our daily lives, and that’s why knowing how to talk about clothing in Spanish is key.
In this post you will learn all the necessary vocabulary to describe clothes in Spanish, translated as la ropa, along with accessories so you can describe your style in Spanish or use it when you go shopping!
Let’s get started!
Clothes in Spanish: La Ropa
In English, you say “clothes” or “clothing” to describe the ensemble of clothing items we wear, whereas in Spanish we always use a singular noun: la ropa. Although the plural form of the word exists, it is very uncommon to use it, and it can sound a bit odd, so it’s better to simply say la ropa.
Casual Wear in Spanish – La Ropa Casual
In this section we include the most common pieces of casual clothing in Spanish. You know, those garments that don’t require much effort, or which aren’t for any special purpose. If you think that some items are missing, you’ll surely see them later in more specific sections.
| Casual wear | La ropa casual |
| Shirt | La camisa |
| T-shirt | La playera, La camiseta |
| Top | El top |
| Halter top | La camiseta halter |
| Button-down shirt | La camisa de botones |
| Polo shirt | El polo, La chemise |
| Blouse | La blusa |
| Bodysuit | El body |
| Cardigan | El cárdigan, La rebeca |
| Skirt | La falda |
| Miniskirt | La minifalda |
| Pants, Trousers | El pantalón |
| Shorts | El pantalón corto, El short |
| Jeans | El pantalón vaquero, El pantalón de jean, El jean |
| Belt | El cinturón, La correa |
| Watch | El reloj |
| Necklace | El collar |
| Earrings | Los aretes, Los zarcillos, Los pendientes |
| Bracelet | La pulsera, El brazalete |
| Ring | El anillo |
Formal Wear in Spanish – La Ropa Formal
Sometimes you need to dress for the occasion, right? Here is the list of names of elegant and formal wear in Spanish.
| Formal clothes | La ropa formal |
| Suit | El traje |
| Tuxedo | El esmoquin |
| White tie | El frac |
| Dress pants | El pantalón de vestir |
| Tie | La corbata |
| Bowtie | El corbatín, El moño |
| Waistcoat | El chaleco |
| Blazer | El blazer, El bléiser |
| Suspenders | Los tirantes |
| Dress | El vestido |
| Gown | El vestido, El vestido largo, El vestido de fiesta |
| Wedding dress | El vestido de novia |
Summer Clothes in Spanish – La Ropa de Verano
Of course, when the summer heat kicks in, we need to peel away some layers and choose cooler clothes. Check out this list of summer clothes in Spanish to get ready for the summer.
| Summer clothes | La ropa de verano |
| Sun dress | El vestido de verano |
| Sleeveless shirt | La camiseta sin mangas |
| Capri pants | El pantalón capri |
| Bermuda shorts | La bermuda |
| Overalls | El overol, El peto, La braga |
| Jumpsuit | El enterizo, El mono |
| Bathing suit, Swimsuit | El traje de baño |
| Bikini | El bikini, El biquini, El traje de baño de dos piezas |
| One-piece | El traje de baño enterizo, El traje de baño de una pieza |
| Swim trunks | El bañador, El short de baño |
| Wetsuit | El traje acuático, El traje de neopreno |
| Neoprene shirt, Rash guard | La camiseta de neopreno |
| Sunglasses | Los lentes de sol, Las gafas de sol |
| Cap | La gorra |
| Hat | El sombrero |
Winter Clothes in Spanish – Ropa de Invierno
In winter, we need layers and layers of coats and sweaters to keep us warm and comfortable. So, here’s our list of Spanish winter clothing vocabulary.
| Winter clothing | La ropa de invierno |
| Sweater | El suéter |
| Coat | El abrigo |
| Jacket | La chaqueta |
| Raincoat | El impermeable, La gabardina |
| Denim jacket | La chaqueta de jean, La chaqueta vaquera |
| Leather jacket | La chaqueta de cuero |
| Flight jacket | La cazadora |
| Parka, Anorak | El anorak |
| Poncho | El poncho |
| Gloves | Los guantes |
| Mittens | Las manoplas |
| Scarf | La bufanda |
| Snow hat | El gorro |
Sportswear in Spanish – La Ropa Deportiva
In this section we get into some specifics for the gym or when you’re running a lot. Check out our vocab list of sportswear in Spanish here.
| Sportswear | La ropa deportiva |
| Tracksuit | El chándal |
| Sweatshirt | La sudadera |
| Hoodie | La sudadera con capucha |
| Tank top | La camiseta sin mangas, La franelilla, La musculosa |
| Sports bra | El sujetador deportivo, El sostén deportivo |
| Sweat pants, Joggers | El pantalón de chándal, El pantalón deportivo, El calentador |
| Leggings | La licra, El leggin, Las mallas |
Underwear and Nightwear in Spanish – La Ropa Interior y La Ropa de Dormir
In this category we can find the comfortable clothes we like for resting and relaxing at the end of the day. Put on your pajamas and check out this list of underwear in Spanish.
| Underwear | La ropa interior |
| Bra | El sostén, El sujetador |
| Panty | La pantaleta, La braga, La panti |
| Thong | La tanga, El hilo |
| Boxers | El bóxer, El calzoncillo |
| Slips | La trusa, El interior, El calzoncillo |
| Socks | Las medias, Los calcetines |
| Tights | Las mallas |
| Pantyhose | Las pantimedias |
| Pajama | La pijama |
| Nightgown | El camisón |
| Robe | La bata |
| Bathrobe | La bata de baño |
Shoes in Spanish – Los Zapatos
Sure, some of these could have been included in specific sections above, but we’ve chosen to group our whole list of shoes in Spanish here.
| Shoes | Los zapatos |
| Flip-flops | Las chanclas, Las chancletas |
| Sneakers, Tennis shoes | Los zapatos deportivos, Los tenis |
| Boots | Las botas |
| Slip-ons | Los mocasines |
| Sandals | Las sandalias |
| Slippers | Las pantuflas |
| Espadrilles, Deck shoes | Las alpargatas, Las esparteñas |
| Oxford shoes | Los zapatos Oxford |
| Ankle boots | Los botines |
| Rain boots | Las botas de lluvia, Las botas de caucho |
| Combat boots | Las botas de combate, Las botas militares |
| Ballet flats | Las bailarinas |
Clothing in Spanish: Conclusion
Well, that pretty much covers it. Now you’re one step closer to being a fashion expert. Okay, maybe not, but you definitely know a lot more Spanish clothing vocabulary now than you did before.
How about we go over what we looked at today before we go? First, we learned that in Spanish we say la ropa in the singular to describe the set of clothes we wear. Then we looked at the different categories of clothing, starting with casual and formal wear, moving on to winter and summer wear, and ending with sportswear, underwear, sleepwear and shoes.
We hope this post has been informative and has helped you learn how to name the clothes in Spanish. Remember that you can bookmark it so that you can review the vocabulary whenever you need to. See you next time!
