chalecos
/t͡ʃalekos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "vests" is translated into Spanish as chalecos.
The term chaleco can refer to a casual vest or a formal waistcoat. It is also used in specific compound phrases, such as chaleco salvavidas for a life vest.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Central America and some Caribbean countries, the term Camisilla is used for a vest. In Spain, a knitted vest is often called a chaleco de punto.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is chaleco, while the plural form is chalecos.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃalekos/
Did you know?
- The word chaleco is often used in the phrase chaleco reflectante for high-visibility vests, which are legally mandated for drivers to keep in their cars in Spain.
- The term chalecos amarillos became a widely recognized term across the Spanish-speaking world to describe the French 'yellow vest' protesters.
- In some Latin American contexts, a chaleco can refer to a specific type of traditional handmade textile used in folk costumes to denote regional identity.
Examples in context
- Bajos sus asientos se encuentran chalecos salvavidas.Life vests are located under your seats.This sentence shows how to use the word chalecos in the context of safety equipment.Tatoeba #5025119 by don_ramon, translation #5011511 by Hybrid
- Necesito comprar un chaleco nuevoI need to buy a new vest
- Me gustaría comprar una prenda sin mangas eleganteI would like to buy an elegant sleeveless garment
- Me voy a poner mi chalequillo favoritoI'm going to wear my favorite vest
- Me encanta ese chaleco de punto que llevas puestoI love that knitted vest you're wearing
- Me gustaría comprar un chaleco elegante para una ocasión especialI would like to buy an elegant vest for a special occasion
- Ella compró dos chalecos de lana.She bought two wool vests.
- Los chalecos negros son muy elegantes.The black vests are very elegant.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are shopping for clothes in a boutique.
- Mateo¿Te gustan estos chalecos?Do you like these vests?
- MaríaSí, son muy bonitos, Mateo.Yes, they are very pretty, Mateo.
- MateoBusco unos chalecos para mi viaje.I am looking for some vests for my trip.
- MaríaEsos azules te quedarían muy bien.Those blue ones would look great on you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
