guantes
/ɡwantes/from spelling rules
The English word 'gloves' is translated into Spanish as guantes.
The word guantes refers to clothing worn on the hands to keep them warm or protected.
How does it change in a sentence?
guantes is a masculine noun. The singular form is guante. Because it is masculine, the definite article used with the plural form is los (e.g., los guantes).
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡwantes/
Did you know?
- A person might say they are con guantes de seda to describe someone acting with extreme delicacy or caution.
- In historical Spanish contexts, guantes were not just for warmth but were essential symbols of status and nobility in court etiquette.
- While guante refers to the item, the term manopla is used for mittens that cover the fingers together, a distinction not always captured by the word guantes.
Examples in context
- Estos guantes son de Tom.These gloves belong to Tom.This sentence shows how to express ownership of guantes.Tatoeba #1386743 by Shishir, translation #1027286 by CK
- No encuentro mis guantes.I can't find my gloves.This sentence is useful for expressing that you cannot find your guantes.Tatoeba #1491471 by hayastan, translation #1491037 by niceguydave
- Compré un par de guantes.I bought a pair of gloves.This sentence shows how to say you bought a pair of guantes.Tatoeba #2099928 by marcelostockle, translation #258467 by CK
- Me pondré estos guantes para protegerme del frío.I'll wear these gloves to protect myself from the cold.
- Estos guantes son muy cómodos.These gloves are very comfortable.
- Asegúrate de utilizar guantes de seguridad antes de manipular cualquier material peligroso.Make sure to use safety gloves before handling any hazardous material.
- Los boxeadores siempre llevan guantillas durante los combates.Boxers always wear gloves during fights.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are getting ready to go outside in winter.
- ElenaMateo, ¿tienes tus guantes?Mateo, do you have your gloves?
- MateoNo, creo que están en la cocina.No, I think they are in the kitchen.
- ElenaHace mucho frío, necesitas los guantes.It is very cold, you need the gloves.
- MateoTienes razón, voy a buscarlos ahora.You are right, I'm going to look for them now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
