delantal
/delanˈtal/masculine
The English word 'apron' is translated into Spanish as delantal. Wiktionary also lists mandil and excusalí.
Meaning: clothing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| delantal | /delanˈtal/ | masculine |
| mandil | /manˈdil/ | masculine |
| excusalí | /eɡskusali/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
This noun refers to clothing.
Which one should you use?
delantal is the most common and neutral term for an apron used in most Spanish-speaking contexts. The pack also provides the forms mandil and excusalí.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of delantal is delantales, and the plural form of mandil is mandiles.
How do you pronounce it?
/delanˈtal/
Did you know?
- The word mandil is also used in the context of Freemasonry to refer to the ritual apron worn during ceremonies.
- The word mandil shares its ancestry with the English word 'mantel', both tracing back to the Latin 'mantellum' meaning 'cloak'.
- While delantal is neutral, using mandil in certain regions of Mexico can specifically evoke the image of a traditional domestic worker.
Examples in context
- Se puso el delantal para así evitar ensuciarse el jersey con manchas grasientas.He put his cooking apron on in order to avoid getting his jumper dirty with greasy stains.This sentence shows how to use delantal to describe protecting a jumper from greasy stains.Tatoeba #6633344 by Joffrey, translation #6633256 by bpeel
- El chef usa un delantal.The chef wears an apron.This sentence shows a simple way to say a chef wears a delantal.Tatoeba #8855293 by carlosalberto, translation #8345973 by Cxom
- Abróchate el delantal.Tie on your apron.This sentence is useful for practicing the command to tie on a delantal.Tatoeba #1789445 by inastar, translation #10612113 by sangelo
- ¿Podría darme un delantal, por favor?Could you give me an apron, please?
- Me gustaría comprar un delantal, ¿dónde puedo encontrarlo?I would like to buy an apron, where can I find it?
- Necesito un delantal para mi trabajo, ¿hay alguna tienda cercana donde pueda adquirirlo?I need an apron for my job, is there any nearby store where I can get it?
- Oye, ¿me prestas un delantal?Hey, can you lend me an apron?
- Necesito un delantal para el trabajo, ¿sabes dónde conseguirlo?I need an apron for work, do you know where to get one?
- Hola, estoy buscando un buen delantal para cocinar. ¿Me puede recomendar uno?Hello, I'm looking for a good apron for cooking. Can you recommend one?
- ¡Por supuesto! Tenemos una variedad de delantales de distintos colores y tamaños. ¿Qué estilo prefiere?Of course! We have a variety of aprons in different colors and sizes. What style do you prefer?
- ¡Hola! Estoy horneando un pastel y necesito un delantal. ¿Me prestas uno?Hi! I'm baking a cake and I need an apron. Can you lend me one?
- ¡Claro! Tengo un delantal muy lindo que puedes usar. Te lo traigo ahora mismo.Sure! I have a cute apron you can use. I'll bring it right away.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are preparing to bake a cake in the kitchen.
- Mateo¿Dónde está mi delantal?Where is my apron?
- LucíaEstá en el cajón de la cocina.It is in the kitchen drawer.
- MateoGracias, Lucía, ya lo encontré.Thanks, Lucía, I found it now.
- LucíaPóntelo antes de empezar a cocinar.Put it on before you start cooking.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apron” translations and entries delantal, mandil, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries delantal, mandil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
