How to Say “Beanie” in Spanish

gorro
/ˈɡoro/masculine
The Spanish word for beanie is gorro. Wiktionary also lists capillo.
Meaning: cap that fits the head closely (noun)

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“beanie” in Spanish
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.

  1. Alejandro

    ¿Dónde está mi gorro?
    Where is my beanie?
  2. María

    Está sobre la mesa, Alejandro.
    It is on the table, Alejandro.
  3. Alejandro

    Gracias, María.
    Thanks, María.
  4. María

    Ahora podemos salir.
    Now we can go out.

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