We might think of clothes as something unimportant that almost passes by unnoticed, at least for some (not for fashion geeks, though).
But even if we love clothing items, why would we care for our kids to learn about clothes? What does that have to do with their second language skills?
Well, first, many kids actually love clothes! Because it’s a form of expression for them and a way of finding their individuality.
That’s why some really want to start choosing their outfits from a young age. Others love to wear a certain item over and over again, like it’s part of them. And some more love to wear all the colors in the rainbow.
Second, it’s part of their everyday life. So, it’s a must that they learn about something they see, do, choose and wear every single day!
Third, it’s a good way to learn Spanish and improve their vocabulary. If they already learned clothes in their mother tongue, it’s time to do it in their second language. It’s basic knowledge.
So, here’s some Spanish vocabulary about clothes. So your kids improve their language skills and learn basic but highly important and useful vocabulary.
Garments in Spanish
Here are the Spanish names of many clothes, from pants to different kinds of shirts. This is basic vocabulary in all languages, because it’s part of people’s everyday lives. So it will be great for your kids to learn these words:
- T-shirt – Playera / Camiseta
- Blouse – Blusa
- Vest – Chaleco
- Crop top – Top corto
- Tank top – Camiseta
- Pants – Pantalones
- Jeans – Jeans / Vaqueros
- Short – Shorts
- Overall – Overol / Mono
- Skirt – Falda
- Dress – Vestido
- Sweater / Jersey – Suéter
- Coat – Abrigo
- Blazer – Blazer / Bléiser
- Jacket – Chamarra / Chaqueta
- Sweatshirt / Hoodie – Sudadera
- Raincoat – Impermeable
- Windbreaker – Rompevientos / Cortavientos
- Pajama – Pijama
- Robe / Dressing gown – Bata
- Bath robe – Bata de baño
- Suit – Traje
- Uniform – Uniforme
- Swimsuit / Bathing suit – Traje de baño
- Bikini – Bikini
- Costume – Disfraz
Phrases in Spanish to Talk about Clothes
Here are some phrases in Spanish related to clothes. Your kids can use these to speak with friends or family about what they love or dislike about fashion. As well as discussing all their general ideas around clothes.
This might not seem like the most popular topic among children unless they’re fashion enthusiasts. But even if they’re not, clothes are a common topic to talk about because they’re part of their daily lives. So they’ll have to talk about clothes every now and then.
- Tomorrow I want to wear a costume to school. / Mañana quiero usar un disfraz en la escuela.
- I love my pink dress! / ¡Amo mi vestido rosa!
- Please don’t make me wear that skirt, mom; it’s so ugly! / Por favor no me hagas usar esa falda, mamá. ¡Está fea!
- Yes! It’s finally raining, now I can wear my new raincoat! / ¡Sí! ¡Por fin está lloviendo, ahora puedo usar mi nuevo impermeable!
- My dad always wears a suit to work. / Mi papá siempre usa un traje para trabajar.
- I hate to have to wear a uniform to school; it’s boring. / Odio tener que usar uniforme para la escuela, es aburrido.
- My grandma bought me a new swimsuit with flowers for our family vacation. It’s so pretty! / Mi abuelita me compró un nuevo traje de baño con flores para nuestras vacaciones familiares. ¡Es muy bonito!
- Ugh, why do I have to wear a sweater, mommy. It’s not that cold outside. / Agh, por qué tengo que usar un suéter, mami. No hace tanto frío afuera.
- Oh, oh! I dropped the milk and stained my Snoopy pajamas. / ¡Oh, oh! Se me cayó la leche y manché mi pijama de Snoopy.
- Everybody at school is wearing vests, so I want one too. They’re trendy. / Todos en la escuela están vistiendo chalecos, así que yo también quiero uno. Están de moda.
- Mommy, can you buy me an overall, pretty please? / Mami, me compras un overol, porfis?
- I don’t like blazers. / No me gustan los blazers.
- I want to be a fashion designer when I grow up! / ¡Quiero ser diseñador de modas cuando crezca!
Dress Your Kids with Their Masters of the Spanish Language Uniform
Yes! Your kids have learned something new today! And thanks to that their vocabulary has become wider. There’s nothing that makes us prouder!
But you know what? There’s so much more they can learn in Spanish and many more milestones to hit!
From reading to listening to pronunciation to grammar and writing, there’s a whole Spanish learning journey waiting for them. And we can help them walk through it successfully!
TruFluency Kids offer online Spanish immersion classes with native teachers!
This means your kids will learn from highly experienced Spanish tutors that will create a full Spanish environment for your kids. We barely speak in English in class. There’ll also be all kinds of fun activities in Spanish, like:
- Reading
- Singing
- Dancing
- Making crafts
- Playing games
- Cooking
Through our Bellieu Method, created by our founder and CEO, we also encourage students to speak in Spanish in every single class! It’s the best way to achieve Spanish fluency.
So, it’s true: With us, your kids will be dressing with the (metaphorical) “masters of the Spanish language” uniform. The best of all is that they’ll truly enjoy the learning process.
