boina
/ˈboina/
The English phrase "beret" is translated into Spanish as boina.
boina refers to a type of brimless cap.
Meaning: type of brimless cap (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Catalonia, the specific term boina catalana is used to refer to a "Catalan beret". In some parts of Spain, particularly in Navarre, a beret is often called a chistera.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "berets", use boinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈboina/
Did you know?
- In Spanish culture, the boina was historically associated with the 'Carlists', a traditionalist political movement, making the hat a symbol of specific ideological loyalties.
- The Spanish word boina is believed to be a loanword from the Basque language, rather than originating from Latin.
- Depending on the region, wearing a boina can signal different social identities, ranging from a rural peasant in the north to a sophisticated artist in the city.
Examples in context
- El de la boina sofisticada es en realidad un aristócrata de rancio abolengo.The one with the sophisticated beret is actually an aristocrat of ancient lineage.This sentence is useful for describing someone wearing a sophisticated boina.Tatoeba #10282776 by Seael, translation #10915760 by Luornu
- El sombrero tradicional del País Vasco es la boina.The traditional hat of the Basque Country is the beret
- En el desfile se lucieron diferentes estilos de boina vasca.Different styles of Basque berets were showcased in the parade
- En la festividad de Sant Jordi, los valientes llevan la boina catalana.On the celebration of Sant Jordi, brave people wear the Catalan beret
- Ella lleva una boina roja muy bonita.She is wearing a very pretty red beret.
- Compré una boina de lana para el invierno.I bought a wool beret for the winter.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are looking at clothes in a shop.
- Daniel¿Te gusta esta boina negra?Do you like this black beret?
- MaríaSí, es muy elegante y te quedaría bien.Yes, it is very elegant and it would look good on you.
- DanielCreo que voy a comprarla.I think I'm going to buy it.
- María¡Qué buena idea, Daniel!What a great idea, Daniel!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beret” translations and entries boina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
