Spanish word

saco

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsako/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjacket

Example

Guarda tu saco en el armario.

Put your jacket in the closet.

Illustration for saco (jacket)

More examples

Me puse el saco antes de salir.

I put on the jacket before going out.

Core concept

Blazer-style jacket with lapels and structured shoulders.

Common phrases

  • ponerse el saco

    put on the jacket

  • quitarse el saco

    take off the jacket

  • saco de lana

    wool jacket

Similar words

chaqueta: Simple, lightweight jacket with a collar and an open front, versatile for layering.
americana: Structured suit jacket with front buttons and a tailored silhouette for smart occasions.
abrigo: Long, insulated coat built to retain heat and block wind in cold conditions.
cazadora: Short, practical jacket made of flexible material for casual, active use.

Definition in Spanish

Chaqueta o americana ligera que se lleva sobre la ropa; en otros usos, bolsa para guardar cosas.

Word origin

From Latin saccus 'bag', applied to garments because early outer covers resembled a pouch, and in Spanish the sense narrows to a blazer-like jacket.

Usage tips

  • In Mexico and parts of Latin America, 'saco' often specifically names the jacket of a suit, so regional usage can affect the expected meaning.

Other meanings

  • sacknoun

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