camisa con cuello
/kamisa kon kweʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "collared shirt" is translated into Spanish as camisa con cuello.
Camisa con cuello refers to a shirt that features a collar around the neck.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, cuello refers to both the 'collar' of a shirt and the anatomical 'neck' of a person or animal.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a shirt without a collar is specifically called a camisa cuello Mao, referring to the Mandarin collar style.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you simply ask for a camisa, people will assume you mean a collared shirt by default.
Examples in context
- El código de vestimenta de la empresa requiere que todos los empleados usen una camisa con cuello.The dress code of the company requires all employees to wear a collared shirt.
- Necesito una camisa con cuello para la entrevista.I need a collared shirt for the interview.
- Esa camisa con cuello es muy elegante.That collared shirt is very elegant.
- Prefiero usar una camisa con cuello en la oficina.I prefer to wear a collared shirt at the office.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are shopping for clothes for a wedding.
- Daniel¿Te gusta esta camisa con cuello?Do you like this collared shirt?
- SofíaSí, te queda muy bien, Daniel.Yes, it looks very good on you, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Debería comprarla para la fiesta?Should I buy it for the party?
- SofíaClaro, es perfecta para la ocasión.Of course, it is perfect for the occasion.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
