Spanish word

sudadera

Pronunciation

IPA/suðaˈðeɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsweatshirt

Example

Me compré una sudadera nueva.

I bought a new sweatshirt.

Illustration for sudadera (sweatshirt)

More examples

Me puse la sudadera porque hacía frío.

I put on the sweatshirt because it was cold.

Core concept

Long-sleeved fleece top often used for exercise or casual wear.

Common phrases

  • ponerse la sudadera

    put on the sweatshirt

  • lavar la sudadera

    wash the sweatshirt

  • sudadera con capucha

    hooded sweatshirt

Similar words

suéter: Soft knitted sweater made from yarn with sleeves, intended to insulate the upper body.
jersey: Chunky knitted garment, heavier than thin knits, used to keep warm in cool weather.
buzo: Thick athletic-style top for training or everyday casual use, allowing ease of movement.
chaqueta: Buttoned or zipped outerwear that opens at the front, worn as a protective layer outside.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda informal, generalmente de algodón o mezcla con felpa, de mangas largas y a menudo con capucha, usada en actividades casuales o deportivas.

Word origin

From the Spanish verb sudar 'to sweat' plus the suffix -era that forms nouns for objects related to an action, originally meaning a garment for sweating.

Usage tips

  • To specify a hood or a use in Spanish add con capucha or phrases like para entrenar or térmica rather than assuming a particular style.

Other meanings

  • tracksuit topnoun
  • hoodienoun

Related words

  • sudarsweatverb
  • sudorsweatnoun
  • sudorososweatyadjective

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