chaqueta
general
A jacket in Venezuela is a chaqueta. For a heavier winter coat the word is abrigo, and a bigger, thicker jacket can be a chaquetón.
Meaning: piece of outer clothing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chaqueta | general |
| Abrigo | coat |
| Chaquetón | heavy jacket |
Chaqueta covers casual jackets, leather jackets and blazers. In the warm Venezuelan climate, people mainly wear jackets in cooler mountain areas such as Mérida.
Which one should you use?
A formal suit jacket is also a chaqueta or saco. A raincoat is an impermeable.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico the word chamarra is used, while Venezuelans keep chaqueta.
Did you know?
- The Venezuelan Andes, around Mérida, have cold mountain towns where people really need warm jackets.
Examples in context
- Llévate una chaqueta, hace frío.Take a jacket, it is cold.
- Mi chaqueta de cuero es nueva.My leather jacket is new.
- Necesito un abrigo para el viaje.I need a coat for the trip.
Example conversation
Mariela and her brother prepare for a trip to the Andes.
- Mariela¿Empacaste la chaqueta?Did you pack the jacket?
- HermanoSí, y también el abrigo.Yes, and the coat too.
- MarielaAllá hace mucho frío.It is very cold there.
