Which one should you use?
While chaquetas is a general term, it is frequently used to describe lighter or more structured items than abrigos, which are heavier coats.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American countries, the term chamarra is common, especially for lightweight jackets like denim or windbreakers. In Spain, cazadora is the term for casual jackets or outerwear. In parts of Peru, you may hear casacas used for jackets. In Argentina and Uruguay, the colloquial term pilchas is sometimes used to refer to clothing items in general, which includes jackets.
How does it change in a sentence?
Chaquetas is a feminine plural noun. Because it is feminine, it uses the feminine plural article las (las chaquetas). The singular form of the noun is chaqueta.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃaketas/
Did you know?
- In the context of traditional bullfighting, the chaquetilla is a short, heavily embroidered jacket worn by the matador to accentuate the waist.
- While chaqueta is a general term, the specific term cazadora used in Spain literally translates to 'hunter', as these jackets were originally designed for hunting.
- The Spanish word chaqueta is a linguistic cousin of the English word 'jacket', both originating from the French word 'jaquette'.
Examples in context
- Ellos colgaron sus chaquetas.They hung up their jackets.This sentence is useful for describing the action of hanging up chaquetas.Tatoeba #9991220 by manufrutos, translation #7476514 by CH
- Las chaquetas se limpian en seco.The jackets have to be dry-cleaned.This sentence is useful for describing the dry-cleaning requirements for chaquetas.Tatoeba #8612592 by arh, translation #9165291 by DJ_Saidez
- No podemos encontrar nuestras chaquetas.We can't find our jackets.This sentence is useful for describing the inability to find chaquetas.Tatoeba #10044254 by manufrutos, translation #10043820 by CK
- Necesito comprar unas chaquetas nuevas para el invierno.I need to buy some new jackets for the winter.
- Deberías llevar un saco para la reunión.You should wear a jacket for the meeting.
- Me encanta tu chamarra nueva, ¿dónde la compraste?I love your new jacket, where did you buy it?
- Voy a usar mi cazadora favorita hoy, hace un poco de frío.I'm going to wear my favorite jacket today, it's a bit chilly.
- ¡Qué lindas pilchas tenés! Me encanta esa campera.You have such nice clothes! I love that jacket.
- Las casacas de lana son muy populares en el altiplano.Wool jackets are very popular in the highlands.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are preparing to go outside in the evening.
- Mateo¿Dónde están tus chaquetas?Where are your jackets?
- ElenaEstán sobre la silla, Mateo.They are on the chair, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, necesito mi chaqueta ahora.Thanks, I need my jacket now.
- ElenaHace mucho frío para salir sin chaquetas.It is too cold to go out without jackets.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
