disfraz
/disˈfɾaθ/masculine
The English phrase "costume" is translated into Spanish as disfraz.
disfraz is a masculine noun meaning a disguise. To describe the action of putting on a costume or dressing up, you can use the verb disfrazarse.
Meaning: disguise (noun)
Which one should you use?
While disfraz refers to a costume for a party or play, traje refers to a formal suit or a traditional folk costume.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of disfraz is disfraces.
How do you pronounce it?
/disˈfɾaθ/
Did you know?
- In Carnival celebrations, such as those in Cádiz, a disfraz is often a complex piece of political satire designed to mock public figures.
- The noun disfraz is a deverbal noun, meaning it was created from the verb disfrazar rather than the other way around.
- The term disfraz can be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a person's false appearance or a deceptive situation, much like 'a mask' in English.
Examples in context
- Este disfraz viene con esposas.This costume comes with handcuffs.This sentence shows how to use disfraz when describing what comes with a costume.Tatoeba #9136289 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9136290 by rafaeldejesus8199
- ¿Dónde puedo alquilar un disfraz?Where can I rent a costume?This sentence is useful for asking where to rent a disfraz.Tatoeba #2008779 by Shishir, translation #1977303 by Spamster
- En Halloween él llevaba un disfraz de pirata.He wore a pirate costume for Halloween.This sentence demonstrates using disfraz in the context of Halloween.Tatoeba #2008783 by Shishir, translation #1977271 by Spamster
- En la próxima obra de teatro necesitaremos trajes y disfraces creativos para los personajes.In the upcoming play, we will need creative costumes and disguises for the characters.
- En la celebración del Día de los Muertos, muchos mexicanos usan atuendos típicos y coloridos.During the Day of the Dead celebration, many Mexicans wear traditional and colorful costumes.
- ¡Me encantó tu traje de superhéroe en la fiesta de disfraces!I loved your superhero costume at the costume party!
- El vestuario de la obra de teatro estaba lleno de colores vibrantes y detalles impresionantes.The costumes in the play were filled with vibrant colors and impressive details.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are preparing for a costume party.
- MateoLucía, ¿ya tienes tu disfraz para la fiesta?Lucía, do you already have your costume for the party?
- LucíaTodavía no, Mateo. Necesito comprar uno.Not yet, Mateo. I need to buy one.
- MateoYo tengo un disfraz de astronauta muy divertido.I have a very funny astronaut costume.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Yo buscaré un disfraz de bruja.Great! I will look for a witch costume.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “costume” translations and entries disfraz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries disfraz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
