Spanish word

jersey

Pronunciation

IPA/xeɾˈsei/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsweater

Example

Me compré un jersey nuevo.

I bought a new sweater.

Illustration for jersey (sweater)

More examples

Siempre lavo el jersey a mano para que no encoja.

I always wash the sweater by hand so that it doesn't shrink.

Core concept

Long-sleeve knit garment pulled on over the head to warm the torso.

Common phrases

  • ponerse un jersey

    put on a sweater

  • lavar el jersey

    wash the sweater

  • jersey de algodón

    cotton sweater

Similar words

suéter: Knit pullover with long sleeves slipped on over the head; common Latin American name.
pulóver: Knit pullover with long sleeves slipped on over the head; term borrowed from English 'pullover'.
cárdigan: Knit cardigan with an opening at the front and fastenings, used as a lightweight outer layer.
sudadera: Sweatshirt-style long-sleeve top, usually thick and cozy, made for sports or lounging.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda de punto, normalmente de manga larga, que se coloca por la cabeza para cubrir el torso y dar abrigo.

Word origin

It comes from English 'jersey', named for the Channel Island of Jersey where knitted cloth and garments were made.

Usage tips

  • In Spain 'jersey' is the common everyday term while many Latin American speakers prefer 'suéter', and in English 'jersey' more often means a sports shirt so context matters.

Other meanings

  • pullovernoun

Related words

  • jerseríaknitwearnoun

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