Spanish word

polo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpolo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpolo shirt

Example

Hoy llevo un polo azul.

Today I am wearing a blue polo shirt.

Illustration for polo (polo shirt)

More examples

En verano prefiero llevar un polo a cuadros.

In summer I prefer to wear a checked polo shirt.

Core concept

Short-sleeve collared knit shirt with a small buttoned placket.

Common phrases

  • polo a cuadros

    checked polo shirt

  • polo de marca

    brand-name polo shirt

Similar words

camiseta: Light, round-neck shirt for relaxed everyday use.
camisa: Tailored collared shirt with a full button front for smarter or business-casual outfits.

Definition in Spanish

Camisa informal de tejido de punto, con cuello y normalmente con botones en la pechera, usada tanto para deporte como para vestir de manera casual.

Word origin

Borrowed from English polo shirt, the Spanish word comes from the sport polo and originally named the knitted shirts worn there before becoming a general term for casual collared knit shirts.

Usage tips

  • Common shop phrases are '¿Tienen polos en talla M?' and '¿Lo tienen en otro color?' when asking about size or color.

Other meanings

  • polonoun

Opposites

  • ropa formalformal clothingnoun

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