gorra
/ˈɡora/feminine
The Spanish word for cap is gorra. Wiktionary also lists cachucha.
Meaning: head covering (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gorra | /ˈɡora/ | feminine |
| cachucha | /kaˈt͡ʃut͡ʃa/ | feminine |
Both gorra and cachucha refer to a head covering or a cap.
Which one should you use?
Gorra is the standard term that is most widely understood across the Spanish-speaking world. In contrast, cachucha is used more frequently in specific regional dialects.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Cachucha is a common regional term used in several Latin American countries, including Mexico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of gorra is gorras. Both forms are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡora/
Did you know?
- The word gorra is used in the common idiom a gorra, meaning to do something for free or without payment.
- While gorra is used for casual caps, the word gorro is used for woolly hats or beanies, and the two are not interchangeable.
- Collecting money for a cause by passing around a hat is called hacer una gorra in many Spanish-speaking regions.
Examples in context
- ¿Esta gorra es tuya?Does this cap belong to you?This sentence is useful for asking about ownership of a gorra.Tatoeba #6692369 by UsuarioX, translation #57131 by CK
- ¿Dónde está su gorra?Where is your cap?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of a gorra.Tatoeba #5042295 by don_ramon, translation #64443 by CK
- El niño se ajustó la gorra.The boy adjusted his cap.This sentence is useful for describing the action of adjusting a gorra.Tatoeba #1353069 by marcelostockle, translation #47438 by CK
- Por favor, ¿me puedes pasar la gorra?Could you please pass me the cap?
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un sombrero de béisbol?Where can I buy a baseball cap?
- ¡Me encanta tu cachucha nueva!I love your new cap!
- Vamos al partido con nuestras gorritas.Let's go to the game with our caps.
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are getting ready to go for a walk outside.
- AlejandroNo olvides tu gorra.Don't forget your cap.
- Lucía¿Cuál de mis gorras?Which of my caps?
- AlejandroLa gorra azul.The blue cap.
- LucíaVale, ya la tengo.Okay, I have it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cap” translations and entries gorra, cachucha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
