gorro
/ˈɡoro/masculine
The Spanish word for beanie is gorro. Wiktionary also lists capillo.
Meaning: cap that fits the head closely (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gorro | /ˈɡoro/ | masculine |
| capillo | /kaˈpiʝo/ | masculine |
A gorro is a noun used to describe a cap that fits the head closely.
Which one should you use?
While gorro is the general term for a beanie or knit cap, it is more specific than sombrero, which refers to a wide-brimmed hat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of gorro is gorros.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡoro/
Did you know?
- The word capillo is a diminutive form of the Latin cappa, making it a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'chapel', which originally referred to a small 'cloak' or 'covering'.
- Historically, the gorro frigio or Phrygian cap was a symbol of freedom and liberty in many Spanish-speaking republics during their independence movements.
- If you are in Mexico, you might hear people refer to a knit cap as a chullo, a term borrowed from Quechua that describes the traditional Andean hats with earflaps.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar un gorro de punto nuevo para el invierno.I would like to buy a new beanie for the winter.
- Me gusta tu gorro, ¿dónde lo compraste?I like your beanie, where did you buy it?
- Voy a llevar mi chullo para abrigarme del frío.I'm going to wear my beanie to keep warm from the cold.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una buena chapela aquí en el Caribe?Where can I find a good beanie here in the Caribbean?
- El gorro es de lana azul.The beanie is blue wool.
- Necesito un gorro para el frío.I need a beanie for the cold.
- Tu gorro nuevo es muy bonito.Your new beanie is very pretty.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are getting ready to go outside in the cold.
- Alejandro¿Dónde está mi gorro?Where is my beanie?
- MaríaEstá sobre la mesa, Alejandro.It is on the table, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias, María.Thanks, María.
- MaríaAhora podemos salir.Now we can go out.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beanie” translations and entries gorro, capillo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries capillo, gorro, CC BY-SA 4.0.