English–Spanish

“shawl” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsomantón

Pronunciation

IPA/tʃal/

Example

Ella se puso un chal porque hacía frío.

She put on a shawl because it was cold.

Illustration for chal (shawl)

How to say “shawl” in Spanish

“Shawl” in Spanish is chal.

Broad shoulder covering worn over clothing as a decorative or warming wrap.

Full entry for chal: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chal

En la boda llevó un chal de seda.

At the wedding she wore a silk shawl.

Tips for using chal

  • A chal is typically wider than a bufanda and is meant for draping over the shoulders or back rather than wrapping tightly around the neck.

Other Spanish words for “shawl”

Ella llevó un mantón rojo en la boda.

She wore a red shawl at the wedding.

“shawl” in other languages