calatearse
/kalateaɾse/from spelling rulesPeru
The English verb undress can be translated into Spanish as calatearse or desarroparse.
Meaning: (intransitive) remove one's clothing (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| calatearse | /kalateaɾse/ (from spelling rules) | Peru |
| desarroparse | /desaropaɾse/ (from spelling rules) |
Both words are intransitive verbs used to describe the act of removing one's clothing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
calatearse is used specifically in Peru.
How do you pronounce it?
/kalateaɾse/
Did you know?
- The word calato used in calatearse is a regionalism in Peru and Ecuador that shares a root with the Quechua word qala, referring to something bare or stripped.
- While desarroparse refers to removing clothes, the root word arropado can also describe someone who is protected or shielded by a powerful person.
- In some Spanish dialects, the concept of undressing is linked to the phrase quedarse en cueros, which literally means 'to stay in skins'.
Examples in context
- Señor Rodríguez, necesito que se quite la ropa para el reconocimiento médico.Mr. Rodríguez, I need you to undress for the medical examination.
- Noelia, ven aquí y desnúdate antes de entrar a la piscina.Noelia, come here and undress before getting into the pool.
- Carlos, está haciendo mucho calor. ¿Por qué no te quitas la ropa y te relajas?Carlos, it's really hot. Why don't you undress and relax?
- Lucía, hace tanto calor que me voy a sacar la ropa.Lucía, it's so hot that I'm going to undress.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are preparing to go to the beach.
- JavierSofía, ¿dónde te vas a calatearse?Sofía, where are you going to undress?
- SofíaMe voy a calatearse aquí mismo.I am going to undress right here.
- JavierEstá bien, yo haré lo mismo.That is fine, I will do the same.
- Sofía¡Apúrate que el sol está fuerte!Hurry up, the sun is strong!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “undress” translations, 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.
