Spanish word

cazadora

Pronunciation

IPA/kaθaˈðoɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounjacket

Example

Me puse la cazadora porque hace frío.

I put on the jacket because it's cold.

Illustration for cazadora (jacket)

More examples

Ella siempre lleva la cazadora cuando hace viento.

She always has the jacket on when it's windy.

Core concept

Short jacket for mild cold that complements an outfit.

Common phrases

  • ponerse la cazadora

    put on the jacket

  • quitarse la cazadora

    take the jacket off

  • llevar la cazadora

    have the jacket on

Similar words

chaqueta: Everyday light jacket with a simple front opening for quick on-and-off wear.
abrigo: Warm, long outer coat built to shield from cold, typically thicker than standard jackets.
parka: Hooded heavy coat with extra insulation for harsh winter conditions.
cortavientos: Windproof, thin jacket that prioritizes blocking gusts over providing much insulation.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda de abrigo corta que se pone sobre la ropa, con apertura frontal y uso cotidiano para proteger del frío leve o complementar el conjunto.

Word origin

Borrowed from the name for a hunter's garment, cazador (from cazar 'to hunt'), the term came to mean an everyday short jacket.

Usage tips

  • When precision is needed, add material or cut (cazadora de cuero, cazadora acolchada, cazadora tipo bomber) because cazadora alone can be broad.

Other meanings

  • bomber jacketnoun

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