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 |
While impermeable is a general term for any waterproof garment, other words specify the style or weight of the coat.
Which one should you use?
impermeable is a general term for any waterproof garment, whereas chubasquero specifically implies a lightweight coat intended for rain. The term anorak is used specifically for a heavy, hooded, often insulated waterproof jacket, rather than a light raincoat.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Costa Rica, the word capa is used to refer to a raincoat. In the Rioplatense region (including Argentina and Uruguay), piloto is a common way to refer to a raincoat. The term piloto is also used in Bolivia, Chile and Paraguay.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word impermeable can function as both a noun meaning 'raincoat' and an adjective meaning 'waterproof'.
How do you pronounce it?
/impeɾmeˈable/
Did you know?
- In several Spanish-speaking countries, the word piloto refers to a raincoat, even though in most other contexts it means the person who flies an aircraft.
- The word anorak did not originate in Europe but was borrowed from the Greenlandic word annoraaq.
- The word chubasco is hidden inside the word chubasquero, which is the specific term for a lightweight raincoat used during rain showers.
Examples in context
- Lleva el chubasquero por si llueve.Take your raincoat in case it rains.This sentence shows how to use chubasquero when preparing for rain.Tatoeba #7996293 by Seael, translation #7844661 by CK
- Busca los bolsillos de tu impermeable.Feel for the pockets of your raincoat.This sentence illustrates the use of impermeable when referring to the pockets of the coat.Tatoeba #1979824 by camilou, translation #29542 by orcrist
- Sería mejor que te pusieras un impermeable.You had better put on a raincoat.This sentence demonstrates a suggestion to wear an impermeable.Tatoeba #1586584 by teskmon, translation #16334 by Swift
- Por favor, no olvides llevar tu impermeable hoy, parece que lloveráPlease, don't forget to take your raincoat today, it looks like it will rain
- No olvides llevar tu chubasquero. No queremos que te mojes bajo la lluviaDon't forget to take your raincoat. We don't want you to get wet under the rain
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are getting ready to leave the house.
- AlejandroEstá lloviendo mucho ahora.It is raining a lot now.
- María¿Dónde está mi impermeable?Where is my raincoat?
- AlejandroEstá colgado detrás de la puerta.It is hanging behind the door.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
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.
