vestido
/besˈtido/
The English word 'dressed' is translated into Spanish as vestido.
The term for 'dressed' is vestido or vestida. To say someone is dressed in a specific color or style, use the preposition de after vestido. Note that vestido can function as both the adjective 'dressed' and the noun 'dress'.
Meaning: having clothes on (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the person or group being described. Use vestida for a female, and use vestidos for a group of men or a mixed group.
How do you pronounce it?
/besˈtido/
Did you know?
- The word vestido is related to the English word 'invest', which originally meant 'to clothe' someone in official robes of office.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase ir vestido de is used not just for colors, but to describe someone dressed as a specific character or profession for a costume party.
- The Spanish word vestido shares a common ancestor with the English word 'vest', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *wes-.
Examples in context
- Tomás estaba vestido de negro.Tom was dressed in black.This sentence shows how to use vestido to describe someone wearing a specific color.Tatoeba #5133037 by don_ramon, translation #2545115 by CK
- Me encontraste vestido de negro.You found me dressed in black.This sentence uses vestido to describe someone's clothing color.Tatoeba #9167259 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9167262 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Todos estaban vestidos de payaso.Everyone was dressed like a clown.This sentence uses the plural form to describe a group of people.Tatoeba #881366 by Shishir, translation #9741278 by DJ_Saidez
- Estás muy bien vestido/aYou are very well dressed.
- Ella siempre está muy arregladaShe is always very well dressed/groomed.
- Todos los asistentes estaban ataviados de manera eleganteAll the attendees were dressed elegantly.
- Ella está muy alhajada para la bodaShe is very well dressed/adorned for the wedding.
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Example conversation
Sofia is waiting for Javier to get ready for a party.
- Sofía¿Ya estás vestido, Javier?Are you dressed already, Javier?
- JavierTodavía no, me falta la camisa.Not yet, I'm missing the shirt.
- SofíaDate prisa, ya estoy vestida yo.Hurry up, I am already dressed.
- JavierEstaré vestido en dos minutos.I'll be dressed in two minutes.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vestido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vestido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
