impermeable
/impeɾmeˈable/masculine
The English word 'raincoat' can be translated into Spanish as impermeable. If unsure, use impermeable. Wiktionary also lists chubasquero and capa.
Meaning: waterproof coat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| impermeable | /impeɾmeˈable/ | masculine |
| chubasquero | /t͡ʃubasˈkeɾo/ | masculine |
| capa | /ˈkapa/ | Costa Rica, feminine |
| anorak | /anoˈɾak/ | masculine |
| piloto | /piˈloto/ | Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Rioplatense, masculine |
The term is used for a waterproof coat. You might use anorak if you are specifically referring to a hooded, heavy-duty waterproof jacket or parka.
What does it mean word for word?
The word impermeable literally means 'waterproof' or 'impermeable' and is used as a noun to mean 'raincoat'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Costa Rica, the word capa is used to refer to a raincoat. In Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and the Rioplatense dialect, the term piloto is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/impeɾmeˈable/
Did you know?
- The word anorak does not originate from a European language but is borrowed from the Greenlandic word annoraaq.
- The term piloto for a raincoat is used in the Rioplatense dialect, which is spoken primarily in Argentina and Uruguay.
Examples in context
- Lleva el chubasquero por si llueve.Take your raincoat in case it rains.Tatoeba #7996293 by Seael, translation #7844661 by CK
- Busca los bolsillos de tu impermeable.Feel for the pockets of your raincoat.Tatoeba #1979824 by camilou, translation #29542 by orcrist
- Sería mejor que te pusieras un impermeable.You had better put on a raincoat.Tatoeba #1586584 by teskmon, translation #16334 by Swift
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are preparing to leave the house during a storm.
- Javier¿Tienes tu impermeable, Sofía?Do you have your raincoat, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, lo tengo en mi bolso.Yes, I have it in my bag.
- JavierPerfecto, yo también cogí mi impermeable.Perfect, I also grabbed my raincoat.
- SofíaEntonces estamos listos para salir.Then we are ready to go out.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “raincoat” translations and entries impermeable, chubasquero, capa, anorak, piloto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anorak, capa, chubasquero, impermeable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
