Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| croptop | /kɾobtop/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| ombliguera | /ombliɡeɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| camisa ombliguera | /kamisa ombliɡeɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| blusa ombliguera | /blusa ombliɡeɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| camiseta corta | /kamiseta koɾta/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| blusa corta | /blusa koɾta/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
A crop top refers to a short T-shirt or blouse that is cut off above the abdomen. You can use several terms depending on the specific garment, such as blusa corta or camiseta corta for general short tops or the colloquial term ombliguera for tops specifically designed to expose the navel.
What does it mean word for word?
The term ombliguera is derived from ombligo, which means "navel" or "belly button".
Which one should you use?
camiseta corta means "short T-shirt" and is a more descriptive, literal way to say "short T-shirt" and is less slangy than ombliguera. In contrast, ombliguera is a common colloquial term used specifically to describe tops that expose the navel.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word croptop is a masculine noun. The terms ombliguera, camisa ombliguera, blusa ombliguera, camiseta corta and blusa corta are all feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾobtop/
Did you know?
- While ombliguera usually refers to a top, in some Latin American countries the term can also describe a style of bikini bottom that sits low on the hips to reveal the ombligo.
- In Spanish, the word ombligo for 'navel' is used in the common idiom ser el ombligo del mundo, which describes someone who thinks they are the center of attention.
- The word blusa is not originally Spanish but was borrowed from the French word 'blouse'.
Examples in context
- Hace un poco de calor hoy. Voy a usar una camiseta corta.It's a bit hot today. I am going to wear a crop top.
- ¿Te gusta mi top corto nuevo? Lo compré ayer.Do you like my new crop top? I bought it yesterday.
- Me gusta mucho ese croptop.I really like that crop top.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are shopping for clothes.
- DanielMira este croptop, ¿te gusta?Look at this crop top, do you like it?
- ElenaSí, es muy lindo, me lo probaré.Yes, it is very cute, I will try it on.
- DanielCreo que es perfecto para tu estilo.I think it is perfect for your style.
- ElenaTienes razón, me llevaré este croptop.You are right, I will take this crop top.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crop top” translations and entries ombliguera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blusa, camisa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
