Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| conjunto | /konˈxunto/ | masculine |
| atuendo | /aˈtwendo/ | masculine |
| tenida | /teˈnida/ | feminine |
| vestimenta | /bestiˈmenta/ | feminine |
Which one should you use?
conjunto is the most common and versatile way to say outfit in everyday conversation. atuendo is a more formal or literary term, often used in the context of a specific dress code or event. vestimenta refers more broadly to a set of clothes or a style of dress, often used in technical, historical or sociological contexts.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
If you want to be formal, you can use atuendo, vestimenta or indumentaria. In casual settings, you might use the informal term look, which is borrowed from English to refer to an outfit or overall style or the slang term pinta to describe someone's overall appearance or outfit.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, conjunto is frequently used to refer to an outfit. In certain Latin American countries, such as Chile or Peru, the term tenida is used for an outfit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of conjunto is conjuntos, the plural of atuendo is atuendos and the plural of vestimenta is vestimentas.
How do you pronounce it?
/konˈxunto/
Did you know?
- The word atuendo shares its origin with atónito, meaning 'stunned'. Originally, it described clothing so striking that it left the viewer dazed.
- The word conjunto is used for more than just clothing. In a musical context, it refers to a band or a musical ensemble.
- The slang term pinta refers to someone's outfit but can also describe their general vibe or presence. Saying someone has 'good' pinta suggests they look sharp and put-together.
Examples in context
- Me gusta tu conjunto.I like your outfit.This sentence shows how to express liking someone's conjunto.Tatoeba #6067498 by albrusgher, translation #2377633 by CK
- ¡Qué conjunto tan feo!What an ugly outfit!This sentence shows how to express that a conjunto is ugly.Tatoeba #6067501 by albrusgher, translation #3821680 by CK
- ¡Qué conjunto tan lindo!What a cute outfit!This sentence shows how to express that a conjunto is cute.Tatoeba #6067500 by albrusgher, translation #2474656 by Hybrid
- La indumentaria requerida para el evento es rigurosaThe required outfit for the event is formal
- El atuendo adecuado para la ópera es eleganteThe appropriate outfit for the opera is elegant
- Los jugadores del equipo usan el mismo conjunto para los partidosThe team players wear the same outfit for the matches
- ¡Wow, qué pinta tan cool llevas!Wow, you're rocking such a cool outfit!
- Me encanta tu look de hoy, estás muy a la modaI love your outfit today, you're very fashionable
- Voy a comprarme unos nuevos trapitos para el fin de semanaI'm going to buy some new clothes for the weekend
- Necesito comprar ropa elegante para la boda de mi amigoI need to buy elegant clothes for my friend's wedding
- El conjunto que llevaste a la fiesta era muy eleganteThe outfit you wore to the party was very elegant
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are getting ready for a dinner party.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿qué te parece este conjunto?Sofía, what do you think of this outfit?
- SofíaEs muy bonito, Alejandro.It is very pretty, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Crees que es demasiado formal?Do you think it is too formal?
- SofíaNo, es un conjunto ideal para la ocasión.No, it is an ideal outfit for the occasion.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “outfit” translations and entries conjunto, atuendo, tenida, vestimenta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atuendo, conjunto, tenida, vestimenta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
