Spanish word

accesorio

Pronunciation

IPA/akθeˈsoɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounaccessory

Example

Ella compró un accesorio bonito para su vestido.

She bought an attractive accessory for her dress.

Illustration for accesorio (accessory)

More examples

Me encanta cómo ese accesorio complementa tu ropa.

I love how that accessory complements your clothes.

Core concept

Decorative or functional add-on for clothing, equipment, or personal items.

Common phrases

  • accesorio de moda

    fashion accessory

  • accesorio para el cabello

    hair accessory

  • accesorio de vestir

    clothing accessory

Similar words

complemento: Piece worn or added to complete an outfit and harmonize the overall look.
bisutería: Inexpensive jewelry made from non-precious materials, worn for everyday decoration.
joya: Ornamental piece made of precious metals or gemstones, valued for material and prestige.
adorno: Small decorative object attached to improve appearance or embellish an item.

Definition in Spanish

Designa objetos adicionales, decorativos o utilitarios, vendidos o usados como complemento de ropa, equipos u objetos personales.

Word origin

Spanish accesorio comes from Latin accessorium, meaning 'that which accompanies', via medieval forms and denotes items added to complement or serve a main object.

Usage tips

  • In shops people commonly ask '¿Tiene accesorios?' or say 'Busco accesorios para...' to request these items, and the noun is masculine (el accesorio; los accesorios).

Other meanings

  • attachmentnoun

Opposites

  • necesidadnecessitynoun
  • objeto necesarionecessary itemnoun

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