traje de baño
Mexico, Central America
There is no one slang word for bathing suit, but names vary by country. People say traje de baño in Mexico, bañador in Spain and malla in Argentina and Uruguay. It is also called vestido de baño.
Meaning: swimsuit, regional words (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| traje de baño | Mexico, Central America |
| bañador | Spain |
| malla | Argentina, Uruguay |
| vestido de baño | Colombia |
In Colombia you may hear vestido de baño. All these words are understood in most places, but local ones sound more natural.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Bañador is mainly the men's or one-piece suit in Spain, while bikini names the two-piece everywhere.
How does it change in a sentence?
Traje de baño is masculine, as is bañador, while malla is feminine.
Did you know?
- Bañador comes from the verb bañar, to bathe, and was formed to name the garment used for it.
Examples in context
- Olvidé mi traje de baño.I forgot my bathing suit.
- Necesito un bañador nuevo.I need a new swimsuit.
- Llevá la malla para la pileta.Bring your swimsuit for the pool.
Example conversation
Andrés and Lola get ready for the beach in Spain.
- Lola¿Tienes el bañador?Do you have your swimsuit?
- AndrésSí, está en la mochila.Yes, it is in the backpack.
- LolaPues vámonos.Then let us go.
