Spanish word

guayabera

Pronunciation

IPA/gwaʝaˈβeɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounguayabera

Example

Voy a comprar una guayabera para el verano.

I am going to buy a guayabera for the summer.

Illustration for guayabera (guayabera)

More examples

¿Dónde puedo comprar una guayabera de buena calidad?

Where can I buy a good-quality guayabera?

Core concept

Breathable linen or cotton summer shirt with decorative vertical stitching and multiple front pockets.

Common phrases

  • comprar una guayabera

    buy a guayabera

  • guayabera para el verano

    guayabera for summer

Similar words

camisa: Classic collared shirt with buttons down the front for everyday or dress occasions.
camiseta: Simple collarless tee-style top, thin and suited to relaxed, active wear.
camisa hawaiana: Vividly patterned short-sleeve resort shirt associated with tropical leisure.
polo: Short-sleeve polo with a collar and a few front buttons, originating in sport.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda de tejido fresco, como lino o algodón ligero, que se lleva normalmente por fuera y se caracteriza por bolsillos frontales y costuras o pliegues verticales en el cuerpo.

Word origin

The name refers to the regional shirt style that spread in Cuba and the Yucatán around the turn of the 20th century, and its exact etymology remains debated among scholars.

Usage tips

  • Pronunciation places stress on the third syllable (gua-ya-BE-ra), which English speakers often misplace on the first syllable.

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