ropa de abrigo
/ropa de abɾiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "warm clothes" is translated into Spanish as ropa de abrigo.
ropa de abrigo refers to heavy items like coats, sweaters and scarves rather than just light layers. Other related words include suéter for sweater and gorro for hat.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ropa (clothing) and de abrigo (for shelter or warmth).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, ropa de abrigo is a commonly used phrase for warm clothing. In Argentina, Ropa térmica is a frequently heard phrase for thermal clothing and ropa de invierno is a frequently heard phrase for winter clothing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ropa is feminine and singular in Spanish, even though it refers to a collection of items like "clothes" in English. This means that when using an article, you would say la ropa de abrigo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ropa de abɾiɡo/
Did you know?
- The word ropa descends from a Gothic word meaning 'spoils' or 'plunder', suggesting that clothing was once viewed as something captured in war.
- While ropa de abrigo describes the clothes, the verb abrigar can also be used metaphorically to describe protecting or sheltering someone emotionally.
- In Spanish, the word ropa is used for all clothing, but it can also be used colloquially to refer to 'stuff' or 'belongings' in some regions.
Examples in context
- Allí hay ropa de abrigo.There are warm clothes there.This sentence is useful for noting the presence of ropa de abrigo.Tatoeba #10696374 by Shishir, translation #10696188 by tokzyk
- Debemos vestirnos con ropa abrigada para enfrentar el frío invierno.We must dress in warm clothes to face the cold winter.
- En esta tienda encontrarás prendas de vestir térmicas de excelente calidad.In this store, you will find high-quality thermal clothing.
- Recuerda traer vestimenta cálida para la conferencia que tendrá lugar en los meses de invierno.Remember to bring warm clothes for the conference taking place in the winter months.
- Voy a ponerme mi ropa calentita para el paseo por la montaña.I am going to wear my warm clothes for the mountain hike.
- Compré ropa de abrigo para los días fríos que se avecinan.I bought warm clothes for the upcoming cold days.
- Ese suéter es una de las prendas abrigadoras más cómodas que tengo.That sweater is one of the most comfortable warm garments I have.
- Debes traer ropa de abrigo para el viaje.You should bring warm clothes for the trip.
- Necesito comprar ropa de abrigo para el invierno.I need to buy warm clothes for the winter.
Example conversation
María and Javier are preparing for a hiking trip in the mountains.
- María¿Trajiste suficiente ropa de abrigo, Javier?Did you bring enough warm clothes, Javier?
- JavierSí, tengo mi chaqueta y suéteres en la maleta.Yes, I have my jacket and sweaters in the suitcase.
- MaríaPerfecto, hace mucho frío en la montaña.Perfect, it is very cold in the mountains.
- JavierTú también tienes buena ropa de abrigo.You also have good warm clothes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abrigo, de, ropa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
