Shopping and clothes – Vocabulary

Shopping is one of the favourite activities of many women. Of course, we don’t mean purchasing necessities like food or health cosmetics but clothes, shoes, jewelry and accessories of which we can never have enough. Shopping as an activity itself is a way of relaxing, calming down or a kind of hobby for some people. It is not just all about the clothes which are very pleasant to purchase or collect, it is also about the feeling of joy and excitement when getting them. 

Clothing is really a part of everyone’s first impression and it has become a necessity which complements the whole look of our physical appearance. Taste in clothing is subject to constant changes and, like all the social phenomena, it is persistently evolving with time. Nowadays, people try to keep up with fashion, always combining beauty trends with personal experiments.

Due to the fact that clothing and shopping have become very popular all around the world we have decided to present you with useful vocabulary related to that!

 

Women’s clothing

Setting up rules for dressing is harder for women than for men. Women’s wear is constantly changing according to fashion. Even though there are a few rules of clothing for special occasions, events or just everyday life, everything depends on each woman’s taste. Women’s wear has much more variety, options and matching possibilities. The clothing style of each woman should be appropriate for her age, hair colour, skin, height and overall body shape.

Vestido –> dress
Falda –> skirt
Camiseta–> T-shirt
Medias –> tights
Ropa interior –> underwear
Sujetador –> bra
Biquini –> bikini
Blusa –> blouse
Bragas –> panties
Jersey –> sweater

 

Men’s clothing

Women’s fashion changes quite often, but for men’s fashion, the style remains quite still, persistent and classy. The fashion of men’s wear stays almost the same for a few years, changing only in tiny little things that are rarely noticeable. Today it is harder to talk about how properly men should dress. Suits are worn less often than in the past and a majority of young men would rather wear more casual clothes.

Abrigo –> coat
Bañador –> swimsuit
Calcetines –> socks
Calzoncillos –> underpants
Camisa –> shirt
Chaqueta –> jacket
Jeans –> jeans
Pantalones –> trousers
Pijama –> pajama
Traje –> suit
Vaqueros –> jeans

 

Accessories and footwear

Accessories help us to present ourselves in a more classy and elegant way and they have a special power to change, make better and complete the whole look that is why they are so popular amongst people.

Bolso –> handbag
Botas –> boots
Bufada –> buff
Cinturón –> belt
Corbata –> tie
Deportivas –> sneakers
Gafas de sol –> sunglasses
Gorra –> cap
Guantes –> gloves
Mochila –> backpack
Pañuelo –> scarf
Paraguas –> umbrella
Sombrero –> hat
Zapatillas/zapatos –> shoes

 

Jewelery

Probador –> fitting room
Escaparate –> showcase/shopfront
Zapatería –> shoe shop
Probarse (ropa) –> to try on (clothes)
Quitarse (ropa) –> to take off (clothes)
Ponerse (un traje) –> to put on ( a suit)
Llevar (un vestido) –> to wear (a dress)
Vestir –> to wear/to dress
Pagar –> to pay
Percha –> hanger
Espejo –> mirror
Devolver –> to return
Recibo de compra –> ticket

 

Clothing and fashion does not express only our style but also our current feelings. It’s also a great way to express our feelings and actual mood which we have by putting on some clothes which defines it.

Do not wait any longer and learn with AIL Málaga these new phrases and vocabulary which are related to a shopping and clothing! By learning this vocabulary you will also gain and strenghten your knowledge of Spanish language

 Furthermore for those who would like to learn Spanish as soon as possible come and join our SpanishWinter Course!

 Good luck!

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