leotardo
/leoˈtaɾdo/masculine
The Spanish word for leotard is leotardo.
A leotard is a skin-tight one piece suit of clothing (noun).
Meaning: skin-tight one piece suit of clothing (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, particularly in Andalusia, the term maillot is used frequently when referring to a leotard. Colombians typically use body or enterizo to refer to a leotard.
How do you pronounce it?
/leoˈtaɾdo/
Did you know?
- In Colombia, if you ask for a leotardo, you might be directed toward thick thermal hosiery or leggings rather than a dance bodysuit.
- The word enterizo is used in various countries to describe a leotard, but it literally means 'whole' or 'one piece' and can describe anything from a pajama set to a jumpsuit.
- While maillot is used in Andalusia for leotards, it is a French loanword that also refers to a swimsuit in other contexts.
Examples in context
- Me encanta tu nuevo body, ¿dónde lo compraste?I love your new leotard, where did you buy it?
- El leotardo es de color azul.The leotard is blue.
- El leotardo es de color negro.The leotard is black.
- Necesito comprar un leotardo nuevo.I need to buy a new leotard.
- Ella lleva un leotardo para la clase.She is wearing a leotard for the class.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at a dance supply shop.
- Sofía¿Dónde está mi leotardo rosa?Where is my pink leotard?
- JavierEstá en la sección de gimnasia.It is in the gymnastics section.
- SofíaGracias, Javier, por ayudarme.Thanks, Javier, for helping me.
- JavierDe nada, Sofía.You're welcome, Sofía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leotard” translations and entries leotardo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
