Spanish word

atuendo

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈtwendo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounoutfit

Example

Tu atuendo es apropiado para la ceremonia.

Your outfit is appropriate for the ceremony.

Illustration for atuendo (outfit)

More examples

En el gimnasio se prefiere un atuendo deportivo.

At the gym, a sports outfit is preferred.

Core concept

Set of clothes chosen to create a particular look or to suit a specific occasion.

Common phrases

  • atuendo casual

    casual outfit

  • atuendo deportivo

    sports outfit

  • atuendo de verano

    summer outfit

Similar words

ropa: Clothes worn day to day, covering casual and routine wear.
conjunto: Matching combination of garments, typically a top and bottom worn together.
prenda: Single item of apparel such as a shirt, jacket or accessory.
vestido: Women's one-piece garment designed to be worn as a dress.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto de prendas que forman la apariencia exterior de una persona en un momento determinado.

Word origin

The word comes from medieval Spanish ataviar and atavío and refers to the set of garments and adornments that create an overall appearance.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations such as atuendo de gala, atuendo de trabajo, and atuendo deportivo signal the expected level of formality and style.

Other meanings

  • clothesnoun
  • costumenoun

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