impermeable
neutral
A raincoat in Spanish is impermeable. In Cuba people also say capa de agua. It is also called chubasquero.
Meaning: coat against rain (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| impermeable | neutral |
| capa de agua | Cuba |
| chubasquero | Spain |
Impermeable is understood everywhere and works well when you do not know the local word. Capa de agua is the more local Cuban choice.
Which one should you use?
Chubasquero is common in Spain and is not the usual word in Cuba.
How does it change in a sentence?
Impermeable is masculine, so it is un impermeable and mi impermeable nuevo.
Did you know?
- The word impermeable also works as an adjective meaning waterproof.
Examples in context
- Lleva el impermeable, va a llover.Take the raincoat, it is going to rain.
- Me compré una capa de agua.I bought a raincoat.
- Mi impermeable es azul.My raincoat is blue.
Example conversation
Sandra tells her son Iván to take a raincoat before school in Havana.
- SandraIván, lleva el impermeable.Iván, take your raincoat.
- Iván¿Va a llover?Is it going to rain?
- SandraSí, hay nubes negras.Yes, there are black clouds.
