Spanish Conversation · Level 115
59 words
Spanish word
vestir
Pronunciation
IPA/besˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verbwear
Example
Ellos visten ropa elegante.
They wear elegant clothes.
More examples
La madre suele vestir a su hijo antes de salir.
The mother usually dresses her son before going out.
Core concept
Person wearing a distinctive outfit.
Common phrases
vestir ropa
wear clothes
vestir a alguien
dress someone
vestir bien
dress well
Similar words
llevar: Wears clothing or accessories as part of an outfit.
ponerse: Puts clothing or a hat on the body.
vestirse: Puts clothes on oneself.
quitarse: Removes clothing or accessories from the body.
Definition in Spanish
Poner ropa en el propio cuerpo o en otra persona; también significar llevar ropa determinada.
Word origin
Vestir derives from Latin vestire (vestis 'garment') through medieval Romance and develops the meanings 'to clothe' and 'to wear' that Spanish keeps today.
Usage tips
- In the present tense vestir has an e→i stem change (yo visto), and context determines whether it means 'to clothe' or 'to wear'.