Spanish Conversation · Level 112
60 words
Spanish word
chaquetilla
Pronunciation
IPA/tʃakeˈtiʝa/
Meaning
- feminine nouncropped jacket
Example
Ella compró una chaquetilla para el verano.
She bought a cropped jacket for the summer.
More examples
Se puso la chaquetilla cuando bajó la temperatura.
She put on the cropped jacket when the temperature dropped.
Core concept
Waist-length, fashion-focused jacket.
Common phrases
ponerse la chaquetilla
put on the cropped jacket
chaquetilla de cuero
cropped leather jacket
Similar words
chaqueta: Everyday jacket that extends from shoulders toward the hips and varies by season and purpose.
cazadora: Short, casual jacket constructed from durable or flexible fabrics for active, everyday use.
americana: Refined jacket with tailored construction and lapels designed to complete a suit ensemble.
bolero: Tiny, front-opening jacket that ends above the waist and leaves the front mostly open.
Definition in Spanish
Prenda corta similar a una chaqueta pero de corte o tamaño reducido, pensada como complemento más que como abrigo.
Word origin
Derived from chaqueta (itself borrowed from French jaquette) with the diminutive -illa, so the word literally means 'little jacket' and denotes a reduced-size jacket.
Usage tips
- Unlike americana or abrigo, chaquetilla names a light, short piece meant as an accessory, and bolero can be a regional synonym.