chaqueta deportiva
/t͡ʃaketa depoɾtiba/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sports jacket" is chaqueta deportiva in Spanish.
A chaqueta deportiva is a tailored jacket that is not part of a suit. In many Spanish-speaking contexts, this term can also refer to a track jacket or a warm-up jacket used for physical exercise.
Meaning: tailored jacket that is not part of a suit (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a literal translation where chaqueta means jacket and deportiva means sports or athletic.
Which one should you use?
While chaqueta deportiva refers to a standalone jacket, traje refers to a full matching suit.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in chaquetas deportivas.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃaketa depoɾtiba/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term americana for a blazer refers to the American style of tailoring that became popular in Europe.
- The word saco is often used for a sports jacket in the Americas, but it literally means 'sack' or 'bag' in other contexts.
- If you are in Spain and want a formal blazer that is not part of a suit, you are more likely to ask for a americana than a chaqueta deportiva.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una chaqueta deportiva de calidad?Where can I find a quality sports jacket?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are getting ready for a party.
- JavierElena, ¿está bien mi chaqueta deportiva?Elena, is my sports jacket okay?
- ElenaSí, Javier, te queda muy bien.Yes, Javier, it fits you very well.
- JavierGracias, prefiero usar una chaqueta deportiva hoy.Thanks, I prefer to wear a sports jacket today.
- ElenaEs una buena elección para este evento.It is a good choice for this event.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
