Spanish word

uniforme

Pronunciation

IPA/uniˈfoɾme/

Meaning

  • masculine noununiform

Example

El uniforme de la escuela es azul.

The school uniform is blue.

Illustration for uniforme (uniform)

More examples

Al terminar las clases guardó el uniforme en la taquilla.

After classes he put away the uniform in the locker.

Core concept

Matching outfit worn by members to show institutional belonging.

Common phrases

  • el uniforme escolar

    school uniform

  • ponerse el uniforme

    put on the uniform

  • guardar el uniforme

    put away the uniform

Similar words

ropa: Clothes people wear daily for comfort and routine activities.
conjunto: Coordinated set of garments and accessories that form one outfit.
traje: Formal suit or tailored outfit that people wear for business, ceremonies, or special occasions.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto reglamentario de prendas que usan miembros de una institución, empresa o equipo para indicar pertenencia o cumplir una función concreta.

Word origin

From Latin uniformis (uni 'one' + forma 'shape'), originally 'same shape', which now means matching garments worn by members of an institution or team.

Usage tips

  • Spanish uses llevar el uniforme to mean habitually wearing it and ponerse el uniforme to mean putting it on, so llevar describes regular use and ponerse describes the action of changing into it.

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