English–Spanish

“umbrella” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈɾaɣwas/

Example

No olvides tu paraguas cuando salgas.

Don't forget your umbrella when you go out.

Illustration for paraguas (umbrella)

How to say “umbrella” in Spanish

“Umbrella” in Spanish is paraguas.

Handheld canopy that shields a person from rain.

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

Example sentences with paraguas

El paraguas se abrió con el viento.

The umbrella opened in the wind.

Tips for using paraguas

  • Although it ends in -as, paraguas is masculine (el paraguas) and keeps the same form in the plural (los paraguas), and a sunshade is sombrilla rather than paraguas.

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