corbata
/koɾˈbata/
The Spanish word for "tie" is corbata.
corbata refers to a piece of fabric worn around the collar of a shirt and tied in a knot at the throat.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾˈbata/
Did you know?
- The word corbata does not refer to any other kind of 'tie' in Spanish, such as a tie in a sports game, which is instead called empate.
- The word corbata actually traces its roots back to the traditional neckwear worn by Croatian horsemen.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase ponerse la corbata can be used metaphorically to describe someone pretending to be more professional or formal than they actually are.
Examples in context
- No quiero tu corbata.I don't want your tie.This sentence shows how to express that you do not want someone's corbata.Tatoeba #6772805 by diegohn, translation #11101513 by DJ_Saidez
- Tu corbata se ve bien.Your tie looks good.This sentence is useful for noting that a corbata looks good.Tatoeba #1503503 by marcelostockle, translation #50070 by CM
- Tom nunca usa corbata.Tom never wears a tie.This sentence illustrates the use of the verb for wearing a corbata.Tatoeba #3384661 by marcelostockle, translation #2961514 by meerkat
- Por favor, asegúrate de que la corbata esté bien ajustada.Please make sure the tie is properly fastened.
- Necesito comprarme una corbata nueva para la graduación.I need to buy a new tie for the graduation.
- El empresario llevaba un elegante lazo de seda.The businessman was wearing an elegant silk tie.
- Juan siempre está elegante con su corbatín a juego.Juan always looks sharp with his matching tie.
- En la fiesta de disfraces, llevaré una camisa y una pajarita a rayas.At the costume party, I will wear a shirt and a striped bow tie.
- Las pajaritas siempre añaden un toque divertido a cualquier outfit.Bow ties always add a fun touch to any outfit.
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Example conversation
Daniel is getting ready for a formal wedding.
- Sofía¿Necesitas ayuda con la corbata?Do you need help with the tie?
- DanielSí, por favor, no sé hacer el nudo.Yes, please, I don't know how to do the knot.
- SofíaEsta corbata azul te queda perfecta.This blue tie looks perfect on you.
- DanielGracias, Sofía, ya estoy listo.Thanks, Sofia, I am ready now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry corbata, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corbata, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
