Clothing and Colors in Spanish

Romanic language originating in the Iberian Peninsula.

In this unit, we will explore the Spanish vocabulary related to clothing and colors. This knowledge will be particularly useful when shopping, packing for a trip, or simply describing what someone is wearing.

Basic Clothing Vocabulary

Let's start with the basics. Here are some common types of clothing in Spanish:

• Shirt: La camisa
• T-shirt: La camiseta
• Pants: Los pantalones
• Jeans: Los vaqueros
• Dress: El vestido
• Skirt: La falda
• Jacket: La chaqueta
• Coat: El abrigo
• Sweater: El suéter
• Shoes: Los zapatos
• Boots: Las botas
• Sandals: Las sandalias
• Hat: El sombrero
• Scarf: La bufanda
• Gloves: Los guantes

Describing Clothes

When describing clothes, you might want to talk about the size, style, material, or pattern. Here are some useful words and phrases:

• Size: El tamaño (small: pequeño, medium: mediano, large: grande)
• Style: El estilo (casual: casual, formal: formal, sporty: deportivo)
• Material: El material (cotton: algodón, wool: lana, silk: seda, leather: cuero)
• Pattern: El estampado (striped: a rayas, plaid: a cuadros, floral: floral, solid: sólido)

Colors

Colors are essential when describing clothes. Here are the basic colors in Spanish:

• Red: Rojo
• Blue: Azul
• Green: Verde
• Yellow: Amarillo
• Black: Negro
• White: Blanco
• Gray: Gris
• Brown: Marrón
• Pink: Rosa
• Purple: Morado
• Orange: Naranja

Shopping for Clothes

When shopping for clothes in a Spanish-speaking country, these phrases might come in handy:

• I'm looking for a dress: Estoy buscando un vestido.
• Do you have this in a larger size?: ¿Tiene esto en una talla más grande?
• Can I try this on?: ¿Puedo probarme esto?
• I'll take it: Lo llevaré.

By the end of this unit, you should feel comfortable identifying and describing clothing in Spanish, as well as navigating a shopping situation. Practice these words and phrases until they become second nature!