gamuza
/ɡaˈmuθa/
The English phrase suede leather is translated into Spanish as gamuza.
The term refers to leather with a soft, napped surface created by sanding the underside of the hide.
Which one should you use?
While gamuza is a common term for suede, ante is more specific to the material in certain regions like Spain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word ante is frequently used to refer to suede leather.
How does it change in a sentence?
gamuza is a feminine noun, so any accompanying adjectives must also be in the feminine form, such as gamuza suave (soft suede).
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡaˈmuθa/
Did you know?
- The term gamuza is a linguistic doublet of the Spanish word chamuz, which means to singe or scorch something.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, gamuza does not just refer to the leather, but also to a soft cloth or chamois used for polishing glass and cars.
- Using ante to mean suede in Latin America can be confusing because the word also means 'previous' or 'before'.
Examples in context
- Ese bolso está confeccionado en ante de alta calidad.That bag is made of high-quality suede leather.
- Me gustan esas botas de gamuza, son súper cómodas.I like those suede leather boots, they're super comfortable.
- Me regalaron una chaqueta de cuero de ante, ¡es increíble!They gave me a suede leather jacket as a gift, it's amazing!
- Esta chaqueta es de gamuza.This jacket is made of suede.
- Prefiero los zapatos de gamuza.I prefer suede shoes.
- La gamuza es un material suave.Suede is a soft material.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are looking at clothes in a shop.
- Lucía¿Te gusta esta falda de gamuza?Do you like this suede skirt?
- JavierSí, la gamuza se ve muy elegante.Yes, the suede looks very elegant.
- LucíaEs muy suave al tacto.It is very soft to the touch.
- JavierEntonces, deberías comprarla.Then, you should buy it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gamuza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gamuza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
