un sombrero
/un sombɾeɾo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase 'a hat' is translated as un sombrero.
The word sombrero refers to a broad-brimmed hat, typically made of straw or felt, often associated with Mexican culture.
Which one should you use?
While un sombrero refers to a hat with a brim (like a fedora or sun hat), una gorra is used specifically for a baseball-style cap.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of un sombrero is unos sombreros.
How do you pronounce it?
/un sombɾeɾo/
Did you know?
- The word sombrero is derived from sombra, which means 'shade'. Literally, a sombrero is a 'shade-maker'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase quitarse el sombrero is used metaphorically to express deep respect or admiration for someone, similar to the English 'hats off'.
- Historically, the size and material of a sombrero in Spain and Latin America served as a visible indicator of a person's social class and wealth.
Examples in context
- Se puso un sombrero.He put on a hat.This sentence is useful for showing the action of putting on un sombrero.Tatoeba #4426510 by Serafin, translation #4426145 by AlanF_US
- Tom llevaba un sombrero.Tom wore a hat.This sentence is useful for describing someone who was wearing un sombrero.Tatoeba #2817715 by marcelostockle, translation #2549598 by CK
- Ella regaló un sombrero.She gave a hat for free.This sentence is useful for describing the act of giving away un sombrero for free.Tatoeba #3797069 by Seael, translation #2876885 by Amastan
- Me gustaría comprar un sombrero elegante para la fiesta.I would like to buy an elegant hat for the party.
- Necesito una gorra nueva para protegerme del sol.I need a new hat to protect myself from the sun.
- Siempre lleva puesto un sombrerito en verano.He always wears a little hat in the summer.
- Le regalé una gorrita tejida para el invierno.I gave her a knitted beanie for the winter.
- Siempre lleva su boina roja al mercado.He always wears his red beret to the market.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are getting ready to go to the beach.
- MaríaJavier, ¿tienes un sombrero para el sol?Javier, do you have a hat for the sun?
- JavierNo, no tengo un sombrero ahora.No, I don't have a hat right now.
- MaríaPuedes usar este sombrero rojo.You can use this red hat.
- JavierGracias, María. Me gusta mucho.Thanks, María. I like it a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sombrero, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
