Spanish word

modista

Pronunciation

IPA/moˈðista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)dressmaker

Example

La modista me arregló el vestido.

The dressmaker altered my dress.

Illustration for modista (dressmaker)

More examples

Mañana voy a ir a la modista para probarme el vestido.

Tomorrow I'm going to go to the dressmaker to try on the dress.

Core concept

Tape measure and pattern pieces arranged for a custom dress fitting.

Common phrases

  • ir a la modista

    go to the dressmaker

  • hablar con la modista

    talk to the dressmaker

Similar words

costurera: Sews fabric by hand or machine to construct garments and everyday clothing.
sastre: Cuts and tailors fabric to a client's measurements, producing fitted garments.
arreglador: Alters ready-made clothing for fit and repairs worn or torn areas.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que cose, arregla y a veces diseña ropa, especialmente prendas femeninas, trabajando a medida para clientes.

Word origin

Built from moda 'fashion' and the professional suffix -ista, the word denotes a person who sews, alters, or designs garments for clients.

Usage tips

  • When asking for custom work mention measurements or 'trabajo a medida' to stress made-to-measure fitting rather than simple mending.

Other meanings

  • seamstressnoun

Related words

  • modisteríadressmaker's shopnoun

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