uniforme
/uniˈfoɾme/masculine
The English phrase 'uniform' is translated into Spanish as uniforme.
The word uniforme is a noun used to describe a distinctive outfit worn to identify members of a specific group. It can also function as an adjective meaning 'consistent' or 'unvarying'.
Meaning: distinctive outfit as a means of identifying members of a group (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, such as Mexico, Colombia or Argentina, the term uniforme escolar is often used to mean 'school uniform'. Additionally, uniforme de trabajo may be used to refer to work uniforms, particularly within the service or hospitality industries.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, uniforme requires masculine articles such as el or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/uniˈfoɾme/
Did you know?
- In Spanish sports culture, the term uniforme is often replaced by the word equipación when referring to the full kit of a football team.
- In a professional kitchen, a chef's uniforme is often referred to as a 'chaquetilla', which is a more specific term than the general 'uniforme'.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the adjective uniforme is used in medicine to describe a consistent physical texture or a steady heartbeat.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde está tu uniforme?Where's your uniform?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of someone's uniforme.Tatoeba #1993799 by marcelostockle, translation #1886588 by CK
- Mary se puso el uniforme.Mary changed into her uniform.This sentence is useful for describing the action of putting on a uniforme.Tatoeba #7918171 by fpp, translation #7380900 by CF
- Usamos uniforme en la escuela.We wear a uniform at school.This sentence is useful for stating that a uniforme is worn at school.Tatoeba #5137669 by don_ramon, translation #5136414 by JimmyUK
- Necesito comprar un uniforme para mi trabajo.I need to buy a uniform for my job.
- Para ingresar al recinto, deberá utilizar la vestimenta reglamentaria.To enter the premises, you must wear the prescribed uniform.
- No me gusta tener que usar la ropa del colegio todos los días.I don't like having to wear the school uniform every day.
- Es obligatorio utilizar el uniforme escolar en este colegio.It's mandatory to wear the school uniform in this school.
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Example conversation
At a workplace where the employees wear specific clothing.
- Daniel¿Es obligatorio usar el uniforme?Is it mandatory to wear the uniform?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, es parte del reglamento.Yes, Daniel, it is part of the rules.
- DanielEntiendo, el uniforme es muy cómodo.I understand, the uniform is very comfortable.
- SofíaQué bueno que te guste, Daniel.I'm glad you like it, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “uniform” translations and entries uniforme, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
