corsé
/koɾˈse/masculine
The English word "corset" is translated into Spanish as corsé. Wiktionary also lists corset.
Meaning: woman's garment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| corsé | /koɾˈse/ | masculine |
| corset | /koɾˈset/ | masculine |
Corsé refers to a woman's garment.
Which one should you use?
The spelling corset is an accepted anglicism of the standard Spanish word corsé.
How does it change in a sentence?
Corsé is a masculine noun, so it is used with the masculine article el (for example, el corsé).
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾˈse/
Did you know?
- In historical Spanish fashion, the term jubón was used for stiffened garments, and unlike the modern corsé, it was worn by both men and women.
- Beyond fashion, the word corsé is used metaphorically in Spanish to describe any environment or situation that feels suffocating or restricts movement.
- The Spanish word corsé is a direct descendant of the French corset, which originated from the Middle French term for 'little body'.
Examples in context
- Me encanta tu nuevo corset, ¿dónde lo compraste?I love your new corset, where did you buy it?
- Ella diseñó ese corsé especialmente para la ocasión.She designed that corset specifically for the occasion.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo encontrar una faja de encaje?Do you know where I can find a lace corset?
- El corsé es de seda roja.The corset is made of red silk.
- Ella compró un corsé nuevo.She bought a new corset.
- Ese corsé es muy elegante.That corset is very elegant.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are getting ready for a costume party.
- Mateo¿Dónde pusiste el corsé?Where did you put the corset?
- LucíaEstá sobre la cama, Mateo.It is on the bed, Mateo.
- MateoEs un corsé muy bonito.It is a very pretty corset.
- LucíaGracias, me encanta cómo me queda.Thanks, I love how it fits me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “corset” translations and entries corsé, corset, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corsé, CC BY-SA 4.0.
