abrigos
/abɾiɡos/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "coats" is abrigos.
Abrigos is the plural form of abrigo, which is the most common term for a coat in Spanish and is understood throughout the Spanish-speaking world. It specifically refers to outer garments worn over other clothes to keep the body warm in cold weather.
Which one should you use?
While abrigos refers to heavier coats for cold weather, the term chaquetas is used for lighter jackets.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on the region, other words might be more common. In Mexico, the word chamarra is primarily used for a casual or sporty jacket. In Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, the term tapado is typically used to refer to a heavy, woolen coat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is abrigo and the plural form is abrigos.
How do you pronounce it?
/abɾiɡos/
Did you know?
- While abrigos refers to the clothes, the phrase estoy abrigado does not mean 'I am wearing coats' but rather 'I am dressed warmly enough' for the weather.
- The word abrigo can also be used in a figurative sense to describe a 'shelter' or 'protection' from danger or hardship.
- The term tapado used in the Southern Cone literally means 'covered', reflecting the way a heavy coat completely envelopes the body.
Examples in context
- Esperad aquí mientras voy a por vuestros abrigos.Wait here while I go get your coats.This example shows how to use abrigos when fetching items for others.Tatoeba #6569884 by arh, translation #6569084 by CK
- Pruébate estos dos abrigos y compáralos.Try on both these coats and compare them.This sentence uses abrigos in the context of trying on and comparing garments.Tatoeba #401584 by hermeneggu, translation #58419 by CM
- Los abrigos negros están de moda este invierno.Black coats are in fashion this winter.This sentence uses abrigos to discuss seasonal fashion trends.Tatoeba #586061 by darinmex, translation #398654 by CK
- Necesito comprarme un buen tapado para el invierno.I need to buy a good coat for the winter.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are getting ready to leave a restaurant.
- Sofía¿Dónde dejaste los abrigos?Where did you leave the coats?
- DanielEstán en el perchero, Sofía.They are on the coat rack, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel. Hace mucho frío fuera.Thanks, Daniel. It is very cold outside.
- DanielSí, mejor llevemos los abrigos puestos.Yes, it's better if we wear the coats.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
