Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| traje | /ˈtɾaxe/ | masculine |
| terno | /ˈteɾno/ | masculine |
| flux | /ˈfluɡs/ | masculine |
| tacuche | /takut͡ʃe/ (from spelling rules) | colloquial, masculine |
| ternada | /teɾˈnada/ | feminine |
The most standard and universal term for suit in Spanish is traje. If you want to be specific about a formal suit, you can use the phrase traje de vestir. Another way to describe a suit is conjunto, which refers to a coordinated outfit or matching pieces.
Which one should you use?
While traje is the standard word for a suit, terno is often used specifically to refer to a formal three-piece suit (jacket, trousers and waistcoat).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Tacuche and flux are colloquial, with flux being considered a dated term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Terno is the common term for a suit in several South American countries, such as Peru and Chile. In certain Latin American countries like Argentina or Uruguay, you may hear the colloquial term tacuche.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Traje, terno, flux and tacuche are all masculine nouns. Ternada is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɾaxe/
Did you know?
- The phrase traje de luces refers to the highly ornate, gold-embroidered suit worn by bullfighters.
- The word flux is a doublet of the Spanish words flujo and flojo because they all share a root in the Latin fluxus.
- In Spanish, the word traje is used for any traditional folk costume, such as the traje de flamenca.
Examples in context
- Él me hizo un traje.He made me a suit.This sentence shows someone making a traje.Tatoeba #1364732 by Shishir, translation #250175 by CK
- Es un hermoso traje.That's a beautiful suit.This sentence describes a beautiful traje.Tatoeba #5138376 by don_ramon, translation #2045761 by CK
- Nunca voy sin traje.I never go without a suit.This sentence expresses a habit of always wearing a traje.Tatoeba #7758344 by arh, translation #9179774 by DJ_Saidez
- Necesito un traje elegante para la boda.I need a stylish suit for the wedding.
- Me compré un traje negro para la conferencia.I bought a black suit for the conference.
- Voy a comprar un traje de vestir para la boda de mi hermano.I'm going to buy a formal suit for my brother's wedding.
- Siempre me siento más elegante cuando uso un traje de vestir.I always feel more elegant when wearing a formal suit.
- Compré un conjunto de pantalón y chaqueta a juego.I bought a matching pants and jacket set.
- Voy a llevar mi conjunto gris a la fiesta.I'm going to wear my gray suit to the party.
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Example conversation
Alejandro is getting ready for a formal wedding.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta este traje?Do you like this suit?
- ElenaSí, te queda muy bien.Yes, it fits you very well.
- AlejandroEs un traje muy caro.It is a very expensive suit.
- ElenaVale la pena para la ocasión.It is worth it for the occasion.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “suit” translations and entries traje, terno, flux, tacuche, ternada, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries flux, terno, traje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
