traje de baño
/ˌtɾaxe de ˈbaɲo/
The English phrase swim suit is translated into Spanish as traje de baño.
traje de baño refers to the clothing worn for swimming. While traje de baño is a general term, the word bikini is used specifically to refer to a two-piece swimsuit.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase traje de baño literally translates to suit of bath.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of the Southern Cone, such as Argentina and Uruguay, malla is a common term for a swimsuit.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change traje to trajes while keeping de baño the same, resulting in trajes de baño.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌtɾaxe de ˈbaɲo/
Did you know?
- The word baño comes from the Latin balneum, which was borrowed from the Ancient Greek word balaneîon.
- While traje de baño is the standard term, someone in Argentina or Uruguay might use malla, a word that literally means 'mesh' or 'netting'.
- The word baño in traje de baño can refer to the act of bathing, the water itself, or the entire room containing the toilet.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar un traje de baño nuevoI need to buy a new swim suit
- Voy a la playa con mi bañadorI'm going to the beach with my swim suit
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar una malla nueva?Where can I buy a new swim suit?
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un traje de baño?Where can I buy a swim suit?
- Busco un traje de baño de una piezaI'm looking for a one-piece swim suit
- Necesito un traje de baño nuevo.I need a new swim suit.
- ¿Dónde dejaste tu traje de baño?Where did you leave your swim suit?
- El traje de baño es muy bonito.The swim suit is very pretty.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are preparing for a trip to the beach.
- Alejandro¿Tienes listo tu traje de baño?Do you have your swim suit ready?
- ElenaSí, ya guardé mi traje de baño en la maleta.Yes, I already put my swim suit in the suitcase.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo también tengo el mío.Perfect, I have mine too.
- ElenaEntonces ya podemos irnos a la playa.Then we can go to the beach now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry traje de baño, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries baño, de, traje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
