Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| blazer | /blaθeɾ/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /blaseɾ/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| saco | /ˈsako/ | masculine |
| vestón | /beston/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to a lightweight, semi-formal jacket. While blazer is the direct loanword from English, other terms like saco or chaqueta are used more generally to describe various types of jackets depending on the context and region.
Which one should you use?
The word blazer specifically refers to the English-style semi-formal jacket. In contrast, terms like saco or chaqueta are broader and can describe many different types of jackets or outerwear.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, saco is the standard term for a blazer or suit jacket. In Spain, although blazer is understood, chaqueta is the more common general term for a jacket.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun saco becomes plural as los sacos by adding the suffix '-s'.
How do you pronounce it?
/blaθeɾ/
Did you know?
- If you are in many parts of Latin America and ask for a saco, you might receive a bag rather than a jacket, as the word originates from the Latin saccus meaning 'sack'.
- In some Latin American regions, calling a garment a chaqueta instead of a saco can change the perceived dress code from a formal blazer to a casual windbreaker.
- The term vestón can be used to describe a blazer, but it often carries the connotation of a much heavier or more formal garment than the lightweight English style.
Examples in context
- The employees must wear a chaqueta de traje during the business conference.Los empleados deben usar una chaqueta de traje durante la conferencia de negocios.
- For the wedding ceremony, the groom wore an elegantly tailored americana.Para la ceremonia de la boda, el novio llevó una americana elegantemente confeccionada.
- The professors at the conference all wore a saco to maintain a professional appearance.Los profesores de la conferencia usaron un saco para mantener una apariencia profesional.
- He prefers wearing a saco de vestir rather than a regular jacket for a more polished look.Él prefiere usar un saco de vestir en lugar de una chaqueta común para un aspecto más pulido.
- El blazer azul es muy elegante.The blue blazer is very elegant.
- Necesito comprar un blazer para la entrevista.I need to buy a blazer for the interview.
- Ese blazer combina bien con tus pantalones.That blazer goes well with your pants.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are getting ready for a business dinner.
- Lucía¿Te gusta este blazer?Do you like this blazer?
- AlejandroSí, te queda muy bien, Lucía.Yes, it looks very good on you, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, ¿y qué te pondrás tú?Thanks, and what will you wear?
- AlejandroUsaré mi blazer gris oscuro.I will wear my dark gray blazer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blazer” translations and entries blazer, saco, vestón, 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 blazer, saco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
