percha
/ˈpeɾt͡ʃa/
The Spanish word for hanger is percha.
percha refers to an object used for suspending something.
Meaning: that by which a thing is suspended (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, percha is used in both formal and informal settings. In South America, local variations for 'hanger' may include gancho.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpeɾtʃa/
Did you know?
- In Spain, if you say someone has 'buena percha', you are not talking about a piece of clothing equipment, but rather complimenting their physical presence or the way they carry themselves.
- The word percha is used in nautical terminology to refer to a yardarm, the horizontal spar that holds the sails on a ship's mast.
- The word percha shares a common ancestor with the English word 'pole', both tracing back to the Latin 'pertica' which referred to a long staff or pole.
Examples in context
- En la tienda, encontrará una amplia selección de perchas de alta calidad.In the store, you will find a wide selection of high-quality hangers.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un colgador para mis camisas?Where can I find a hanger for my shirts?
- Cuelga la chaqueta en la percha.Hang the jacket on the hanger.
- Necesito una percha para este abrigo.I need a hanger for this coat.
- La percha de madera es muy resistente.The wooden hanger is very strong.
- Pon la camisa en la percha.Put the shirt on the hanger.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are organizing their shared closet.
- Sofía¿Tienes una percha de más?Do you have an extra hanger?
- AlejandroSí, busca en el estante de arriba.Yes, look on the top shelf.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro. Ya la encontré.Thanks, Alejandro. I found it.
- AlejandroDe nada, Sofía.You're welcome, Sofía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry percha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries percha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
