bralette
/bɾalette/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'bralette' can be translated into Spanish as bralette.
The English term bralette is used informally by some Spanish speakers.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, one might use the term sostén tipo top for bralette.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾalette/
Did you know?
- While bralette is used in fashion circles, the general word for bra in Spain is sujetador, which literally means 'holder'.
- If you are in Mexico, you might hear the term corpiño to describe certain types of light bras or tops, depending on the local context.
- In Spanish, the distinction between a bralette and a sujetador often hinges on the presence of aros meaning 'underwires', which a bralette lacks.
Examples in context
- Quiero comprar un bralette nuevoI want to buy a new bralette
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir un sostén tipo top?Where can I get a bralette?
- Ese bralette de encaje es muy bonito.That lace bralette is very pretty.
- Prefiero usar un bralette en verano.I prefer wearing a bralette in summer.
- Compré un bralette negro en la tienda.I bought a black bralette at the store.
Example conversation
Alejandro is helping María shop for clothes.
- Alejandro¿Qué te parece esta bralette roja, María?What do you think of this red bralette, María?
- MaríaMe encanta el color, pero busco algo más sencillo.I love the color, but I'm looking for something simpler.
- AlejandroMira, allí hay una bralette blanca de algodón.Look, there is a white cotton bralette over there.
- MaríaEsa es perfecta, voy a probármela.That one is perfect, I'm going to try it on.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
