albornoz
/alboɾˈnoθ/Spain, masculine
In Spanish, the English word bathrobe is translated as albornoz. Wiktionary also lists bata de baño.
Meaning: terrycloth robe (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| albornoz | /alboɾˈnoθ/ /alboɾˈnos/ |
Spain, masculine |
| bata de baño | /ˌbata de ˈbaɲo/ | Latin America, feminine |
The term refers to a terrycloth robe.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bata de baño translates literally to 'bath gown'.
Which one should you use?
The term albornoz is used to refer to a bathrobe, while bata de baño is the phrase used for the same item.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the standard term is albornoz. In Latin America, the standard term is bata de baño.
How does it change in a sentence?
albornoz is a masculine noun, while bata de baño is a feminine noun phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
/alboɾˈnoθ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word bata can describe a bathrobe, but it also refers to the white lab coats worn by doctors and scientists.
- The word albornoz comes from the Arabic burnus, which refers to a traditional hooded cloak worn in North Africa.
- In many Spanish-speaking households, a bata can refer to any dressing gown, whereas an albornoz specifically implies a heavy, absorbent fabric for drying off.
Examples in context
- Ziri siempre iba en albornoz.Ziri always wore a bathrobe.This sentence is useful for describing what someone was wearing using albornoz.Tatoeba #10249653 by Seael, translation #10234325 by Amastan
- ¿Por qué mi gato ataca mi bata de baño?Why is my cat attacking my bathrobe?This sentence is useful for asking why a cat is attacking a bata de baño.Tatoeba #1330001 by marcelostockle, translation #1329992 by shekitten
- ¿Me puedes pasar la bata de baño, por favor?Can you pass me the bathrobe, please?
- ¿Podrías traerme el albornoz? Hace frío en la sala.Could you bring me the bathrobe? It's chilly in the living room.
- Necesito un albornoz nuevo.I need a new bathrobe.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are preparing for a spa day at home.
- Lucía¿Dónde está mi albornoz, Mateo?Where is my bathrobe, Mateo?
- MateoEstá sobre la cama, Lucía.It is on the bed, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, es muy suave.Thanks, it is very soft.
- MateoDe nada, ponte el tuyo.You're welcome, put yours on.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bathrobe” translations and entries albornoz, bata de baño, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries albornoz, bata, baño, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
