Spanish word

chaqueta

Pronunciation

IPA/tʃaˈketa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounjacket

Example

Hace frío, necesito mi chaqueta.

It's cold, I need my jacket.

Illustration for chaqueta (jacket)

More examples

Antes de salir, me puse la chaqueta porque llovía.

Before going out, I put the jacket on because it was raining.

Core concept

Light, sleeved outer garment that covers the torso for mild cold.

Common phrases

  • ponerse la chaqueta

    put the jacket on

  • quitarse la chaqueta

    take the jacket off

Similar words

abrigo: Warm, heavyweight long garment that provides comprehensive cold-weather protection.
cazadora: Cropped, casual jacket designed for mobility and relaxed everyday use.
americana: Formal, tailored jacket (blazer) with defined collar and buttons for dressier occasions.
parka: Padded, hooded outerwear built for strong insulation and protection in very cold weather.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda exterior ligera que cubre el tronco, suele tener mangas y se usa para protegerse del frío leve o como parte del conjunto de vestir.

Word origin

From French jaquette (diminutive of Old French jaque 'short coat'), ultimately from a Germanic root for a short outer garment.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish chaqueta denotes lighter jackets or blazers rather than heavy coats, so contrast it with abrigo for cold-weather coats and with cazadora for casual bomber-style jackets.

Other meanings

  • blazernoun

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