sombrero de pescador
/sombɾeɾo de peskadoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bucket hat" is translated into Spanish as sombrero de pescador.
This term refers to a casual hat, often worn at the beach.
Meaning: a casual hat often worn at the beach (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase sombrero de pescador literally means "fisherman's hat".
Which one should you use?
While sombrero de pescador is the standard term, you may also encounter the informal version gorro de pescador.
How do you pronounce it?
/sombɾeɾo de peskadoɾ/
Did you know?
- The word sombrero is derived from sombra, meaning 'shade'. Literally, a sombrero is not just a hat but a 'shade-maker'.
- In some Latin American regions, a sombrero de pescador is associated specifically with the 'boonie hat' style used by hikers and military personnel, not just beachwear.
- While English calls it a 'bucket hat', Spanish identifies the wearer rather than the shape, calling it the 'fisherman's hat'.
Examples in context
- ¡Me encanta tu gorro de pescador! ¿Dónde lo conseguiste?I love your bucket hat! Where did you get it?
- Me encanta tu sombrero de pescador azul.I love your blue bucket hat.
- Necesito un sombrero de pescador para la playa.I need a bucket hat for the beach.
- Ese sombrero de pescador es muy de moda.That bucket hat is very fashionable.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are packing for a trip to the coast.
- María¿Llevas tu sombrero de pescador, Alejandro?Are you bringing your bucket hat, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, lo puse en la maleta.Yes, I put it in the suitcase.
- MaríaPerfecto, el sol es muy fuerte allá.Perfect, the sun is very strong there.
- AlejandroTú también deberías traer el tuyo.You should bring yours too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pescador, sombrero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
