Spanish Conversation · Level 7
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Spanish word
ropa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈropa/
Meaning
- feminine nounclothes
Example
¿Dónde está mi ropa?
Where are my clothes?
More examples
Antes de salir, me probé la ropa nueva.
Before going out, I tried on the new clothes.
Core concept
A set of garments serving a function, such as workwear or underwear.
Common phrases
tender la ropa
hang out the clothes
probarse la ropa
try on the clothes
ropa sucia
dirty clothes
Similar words
prenda: A single article of clothing, one item such as a shirt or a pair of trousers.
conjunto: A coordinated set of clothes chosen to be worn together for an occasion or style.
atuendo: A selected outfit focused on appearance and style to create a specific look.
vestimenta: Clothing worn for a particular purpose or occasion, often with a role or function.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para hablar de las prendas que forman el vestuario o de un conjunto de prendas con una función concreta, como ropa de trabajo o ropa interior.
Word origin
Ropa comes from Old Romance *roupa and ultimately from a Germanic root related to Proto-Germanic *raub- 'goods' or 'plunder', originally referring to possessions including clothing.
Usage tips
- Ropa usually behaves as an uncountable singular noun, so verbs and adjectives agree in singular even when referring to several garments.