Spanish word

chubasquero

Pronunciation

IPA/tʃuβasˈkeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounraincoat

Example

Siempre llevo mi chubasquero cuando llueve.

I always wear my raincoat when it rains.

Illustration for chubasquero (raincoat)

More examples

Me puse el chubasquero porque empezó a llover.

I put on the raincoat because it started to rain.

Core concept

Packable waterproof shell for sudden showers.

Common phrases

  • ponerse el chubasquero

    put on the raincoat

  • llevar el chubasquero

    wear the raincoat

  • sacar el chubasquero

    take out the raincoat

Similar words

gabardina: Long collared raincoat with a belt that provides tailored, dressier coverage.
impermeable: Rainproof garment made from water-blocking fabric for reliable protection.
anorak: Hooded casual jacket that protects against wind and rain.
poncho: Sleeveless outer cover pulled over the head for quick rain protection.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda impermeable, normalmente ligera, que se coloca sobre la ropa cuando llueve para protegerla del agua.

Word origin

It derives from chubasco 'sudden shower' and the suffix -ero, so the term literally names an item for that weather.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech chubasquero sounds more informal and more specific to light, temporary rain protection compared with impermeable.

Other meanings

  • waterproof jacketnoun

Word lists with this word