Spanish Vocabulary for Clothes

When it comes to learning Spanish, building your vocabulary is key—and what better place to start than with clothes? Whether you're shopping abroad, describing your style, or packing for a trip, knowing how to talk about clothes in Spanish is both practical and fun. In this blog post, we'll go over the Spanish words for various clothes as well as helpful words and phrases for discussing sizes and fits. Keep reading!

Spanish vocabulary for clothes

Just like in English, the Spanish language has many terms to describe clothes, sizing, and fit. Here’s our list of more than 150 terms that are worth knowing!

General clothing terms

Spanish	English
La ropa	Clothes
El atuendo	Outfit
El traje	Suit
El uniforme	Uniform
El conjunto	Ensemble
La prenda	Garment
La moda	Fashion
El armario	Wardrobe
El vestuario	Costume
El accesorio	Accessory

Tops

Spanish	English
La camisa	Shirt
La camisa de manga corta	Short sleeve shirt
La camisa de manga larga	Long sleeve shirt
La camiseta	T-shirt
La blusa	Blouse
El polo	Polo shirt
La sudadera	Sweatshirt
El suéter	Sweater
El jersey	Pullover
El chaleco	Vest
El top	Top
El corsé	Corset

Bottoms

Spanish	English
Los pantalones	Pants
Los jeans	Jeans
Los shorts	Shorts
La falda	Skirt
La minifalda	Miniskirt
Los leggins	Leggings
El pantalón corto	Short pants
Los pantalones deportivos	Sweatpants
El pantalón de vestir	Dress pants
Los cargos	Cargo pants

Dresses

Spanish	English
El vestido	Dress
El vestido de noche	Evening gown
El vestido de novia	Wedding dress
El vestido largo	Long dress
El vestido corto	Short dress

Outerwear

Spanish	English
El abrigo	Coat
La chaqueta	Jacket
El impermeable	Raincoat
La parka	Parka
El poncho	Poncho
La capa	Cape
El blazer	Blazer
La gabardina	Trench coat

Footwear

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Spanish	English
Los zapatos	Shoes
Las botas	Boots
Las sandalias	Sandals
Los tenis	Sneakers
Las zapatillas	Slippers
Los mocasines	Loafers
Las chanclas	Flip-flops
Los tacones	High heels
Las bailarinas	Flats
Las botas de lluvia	Rain boots
Las plantillas	Insoles

Undergarments and sleepwear

Spanish	English
La ropa interior	Underwear
El sujetador	Bra
Las bragas	Panties
Los calzoncillos	Boxers/Briefs
El bóxer	Boxer shorts
El corsé	Corset
El camisón	Nightgown
El body	Bodysuit
Los calcetines	Socks
Las medias	Stockings
La bata	Robe
El pijama	Pajamas

Accessories

Spanish	English
Las gafas de sol	Sunglasses
La bufanda	Scarf
El gorro	Beanie
El sombrero	Hat
La boina	Beret
La corbata	Tie
El pañuelo	Handkerchief/Scarf
Los guantes	Gloves
Las manoplas	Mittens
El cinturón	Belt
Los tirantes	Suspenders
El bolso / La cartera	Bag/Purse
La mochila	Backpack
El reloj	Watch
Los pendientes / Los aretes	Earrings
El collar	Necklace
La pulsera	Bracelet
El anillo	Ring

Sports and swimwear

Spanish	English
El traje de baño	Swimsuit
El bikini	Bikini
El bañador	Swimsuit (general)
La gorra	Cap
La ropa deportiva	Sportswear
Los leggings	Leggings
El chándal	Tracksuit
Las zapatillas deportivas	Running shoes
El top deportivo	Sports bra
El uniforme deportivo	Sports uniform

Fabrics and styles

Spanish	English
El algodón	Cotton
La lana	Wool
La seda	Silk
El cuero	Leather
El encaje	Lace
El poliéster	Polyester
La franela	Flannel
El lino	Linen
El terciopelo	Velvet
El estampado	Print

Seasonal clothes

Spanish	English
La ropa de invierno	Winter clothing
La ropa de verano	Summer clothing
La ropa de lluvia	Rainwear
La ropa de noche	Nightwear
La ropa casual	Casual wear
La ropa formal	Formal wear
La ropa elegante	Elegant wear

Clothing parts

Spanish	English
La manga	Sleeve
El cuello	Collar
El escote	Neckline
El dobladillo	Hem
El cinturón	Belt (or waistband)
La pretina	Waistband
El botón	Button
El ojal	Buttonhole
La cremallera / El cierre	Zipper
El bolsillo	Pocket
El forro	Lining
El puño	Cuff
El tirante	Strap
La costura	Seam

General terms for sizes

Spanish	English
La talla	Size
El tamaño	Size (general, less specific for clothes)
El ajuste	Fit
La medida	Measurement
Pequeño	Small
Mediano	Medium
Grande	Large
Extra pequeño	Extra small
Extra grande	Extra large
Doble extra grande	Double extra large
Talla 0-14	Size 0-14

Children’s sizes

Spanish	English
Talla infantil	Children’s size
Talla para bebé	Baby size
Talla para niños	Kids’ size
Talla 6 meses	6-month size
Talla 1 año	1-year size
Talla 4 años	4-year size

Dress code terms

Spanish	English
Casual	Casual
Casual elegante	Smart casual
Ropa de etiqueta	Formal attire / Black tie
Cómodo	Comfortable
Semi formal	Semi-formal
Informal	Informal
Ropa de noche	Evening wear
Ropa de oficina	Office wear
Ropa de campo	Country wear
Ropa de playa	Beachwear
Ropa de gala	Gala wear / Formal dress
Ropa de trabajo	Work attire
Elegante	Elegant
Ropa de fiesta	Party wear
Ropa de verano	Summer wear
Ropa de invierno	Winter wear
Formado	Well-dressed
Ropa de negocios	Business attire
Ropa de lujo	Luxury attire
Ropa de trabajo casual	Business casual
Ropa de oficina elegante	Business formal

Describing fit

Spanish	English
Ajustado/a	Tight
La camisa está muy ajustada.	The shirt is very tight.
Holgado/a	Loose
Estos pantalones son demasiado holgados.	These pants are too loose.
Ceñido/a	Fitted
Este vestido tiene un diseño ceñido.	This dress has a fitted design.
Corto/a	Short
Las mangas son un poco cortas.	The sleeves are a bit short.
Largo/a	Long
Me gusta usar vestidos largos en invierno.	I like wearing long dresses in winter.
Entallado/a	Tailored
Un vestido entallado siempre se ve elegante.	A tailored dress always looks elegant.

Describing clothing quality

Spanish	English
Resistente al agua	Water-resistant
Impermeable	Waterproof
Transpirable	Breathable
Ligero/a	Lightweight
Duradero/a	Durable

Other descriptors

Spanish	English
Unisex	Unisex
Estándar	Standard
Talla única	One size
Talla personalizada	Custom size

Want to learn more?

Learning clothing vocabulary in Spanish can make life so much easier—and a lot more fun! Whether you're shopping in a Spanish-speaking country or want to chat about certain articles of clothing with a Spanish-speaker, having these words in your back pocket can be extremely helpful. Plus, knowing how to talk about sizes, styles, and fits helps you feel more confident in everyday situations.

So, next time you’re out picking up a coat or pants, you’ll be ready to speak like a pro. Keep practicing—it’s worth it! And if you need more help with this, check out our blog! Read more here.