camuflaje
/kamuflaxe/from spelling rules
The English word "camouflage" is translated into Spanish as camuflaje.
Camuflaje is a noun meaning "disguise". If you want to refer to a "camouflage pattern", you can use patrón de camuflaje or diseño de camuflaje for "camouflage design". The related verb camuflar means "to camouflage", while the verb ocultarse means "to hide".
Meaning: disguise (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun camuflaje is masculine and is used with the masculine article el (e.g., el camuflaje).
How do you pronounce it?
/kamuflaxe/
Did you know?
- While you can use camuflaje for patterns, in many Spanish-speaking countries, people use the word mimetismo to describe the biological process of an animal blending into its environment.
- The Spanish camuflaje is a direct loanword from the French camouflage, which itself was a military term used to describe the art of hiding.
- The suffix -aje in camuflaje is a common pattern in Spanish for nouns indicating a process or result, appearing in words like montaje and blindaje.
Examples in context
- El ejército utiliza camuflaje para confundirse con el entorno.The army uses camouflage to blend in with the surroundings.
- La ropa de camuflaje los ayuda a esconderse en el bosque.Camouflage clothing helps them hide in the forest.
- Ese soldado está camuflado para no ser visto.That soldier is camouflaged to avoid being seen.
- Compré una sudadera camuflada porque me gustan los estilos llamativos.I bought a camouflaged hoodie because I like eye-catching styles.
- Ese pantalón tiene un patrón de camuflaje muy sofisticado.Those pants have a very sophisticated camouflage pattern.
- El cazador se disfrazó para camuflarse entre los árboles.The hunter disguised himself to blend in among the trees.
- El camuflaje de la rana es increíble.The frog's camouflage is incredible.
- Usamos un camuflaje verde para la selva.We use a green camouflage for the jungle.
- Su camuflaje era muy efectivo en el bosque.His camouflage was very effective in the forest.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are watching a nature documentary together.
- Mateo¿Viste el camuflaje de ese insecto?Did you see that insect's camouflage?
- SofíaSí, es casi invisible sobre la rama.Yes, it is almost invisible on the branch.
- MateoEse camuflaje es perfecto para su defensa.That camouflage is perfect for its defense.
- SofíaLa naturaleza es realmente sorprendente.Nature is truly amazing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camuflaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
