brasier
Mexico, everyday
A bra in Mexico is a brasier. In many other Spanish-speaking countries and in Spain it is a sostén, and Mexicans understand that word too.
Meaning: an undergarment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| brasier | Mexico, everyday |
| sostén | general Spanish |
You will see brasier in Mexican stores, advertisements and labels. A sports bra is a brasier deportivo and a strapless one is sin tirantes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word brasier comes from the French brassière. Other places also say corpiño (Argentina) or sujetador (Spain).
Did you know?
- The word sostén literally means "support", while brasier is a borrowing from French.
Examples in context
- Necesito un brasier nuevo.I need a new bra.
- Compré un brasier deportivo.I bought a sports bra.
Example conversation
Fernanda shops at a department store with her sister Lía.
- FernandaBusco un brasier de talla treinta y cuatro.I am looking for a size 34 bra.
- VendedoraClaro, pase por aquí.Of course, come this way.
- LíaPruébate este también.Try this one on too.
