gorro de invierno
/ɡoro de imbjeɾno/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'winter hat' is translated into Spanish as gorro de invierno.
The term refers to a warm head covering worn to protect against the cold. You can use the specific phrase un gorro tejido to mean 'a knitted hat'. While gorro specifically refers to a soft, knit or brimless winter hat, it is distinct from sombrero, which refers to a hat with a brim.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gorro (hat/cap), de (of) and invierno (winter).
Which one should you use?
The word gorro is a shorter version of gorro de invierno. In contrast, sombrero refers to a hat that has a brim.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Peru and other Andean regions, the term Chullo is used for a winter hat. A Chullo specifically describes a winter hat that features ear flaps, which can also be described as un sombrero con orejeras.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡoro de imbjeɾno/
Did you know?
- The Andean chullo is not just a winter hat but is often traditionally knitted with patterns that indicate the wearer's community or marital status.
- The word invierno shares a common ancestor with the English word 'hibernate', both stemming from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move or winter over'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, gorro is used to describe a 'nightcap' worn while sleeping, regardless of the season.
Examples in context
- Voy a comprar un gorro de invierno para protegerme del frío.I'm going to buy a winter hat to protect myself from the cold.
- En Perú, es común utilizar un chullo para abrigarse en invierno.In Peru, it's common to wear a chullo to keep warm in winter.
- Me puse el gorro de invierno porque hacía mucho frío.I put on my winter hat because it was very cold.
- Necesito un gorro de invierno nuevo.I need a new winter hat.
- El gorro de invierno es azul.The winter hat is blue.
- ¿Dónde dejaste tu gorro de invierno?Where did you leave your winter hat?
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are getting ready to go outside in the snow.
- LucíaHace mucho frío afuera.It is very cold outside.
- AlejandroSí, ponte tu gorro de invierno.Yes, put on your winter hat.
- Lucía¿Y tú tienes el tuyo?And do you have yours?
- AlejandroNo, lo olvidé en casa.No, I forgot it at home.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, gorro, invierno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
