Clothing Vocabulary in Spanish: Essential Words for Everyday Conversations

By Lingobi, Published on 03/31/2025

When I first started learning Spanish, I quickly realized how essential clothing vocabulary is for everyday conversations. Whether you're shopping, describing what you're wearing, or asking for a different size, knowing the right words is incredibly useful.

Basic Clothing Items

La camisa – Shirt

Los pantalones – Pants

El vestido – Dress

La falda – Skirt

Los zapatos – Shoes

El abrigo – Coat

Accessories

El cinturón – Belt

La bufanda – Scarf

El sombrero – Hat

Las gafas (de sol) – (Sun)glasses

El reloj – Watch

Describing Clothing

When describing clothing, you’ll often use colors and adjectives. For example:

Una camisa azul – A blue shirt

Un abrigo largo – A long coat

Zapatos nuevos – New shoes

Helpful Phrases for Shopping

¿Cuánto cuesta? – How much does it cost?

¿Tiene otra talla? – Do you have another size?

Me queda grande/pequeño – It’s too big/small

Practice Makes Perfect

To become more comfortable with clothing vocabulary, try using it in context. Describe your outfit in Spanish or imagine you're shopping in a Spanish-speaking country. The more you use these words, the more natural they'll feel.

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