Spanish Conversation · Level 12
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Spanish word
vestuario
Pronunciation
IPA/besˈtwaɾjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounclothes
Example
El vestuario de esa persona es elegante.
That person's clothes are elegant.
More examples
En la entrevista deben llevar vestuario formal.
At the interview they should wear formal attire.
Core concept
A person's or group's wardrobe assembled for a particular function or style.
Common phrases
vestuario formal
formal attire
vestuario deportivo
sportswear
vestuario de trabajo
workwear
Similar words
ropa: Simple everyday clothes meant for ordinary, non-formal use.
atuendo: A single outfit assembled to suit an occasion or to project an image.
conjunto: A paired outfit (top and bottom) sold or worn together as a set.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de prendas y accesorios asociados a una función o estética concreta, entendido como colección más que prenda individual.
Word origin
Derived from Latin vestis and medieval vestiarium, with -ario creating a word for a wardrobe or collection of garments.
Usage tips
- In everyday contexts it can mean someone's wardrobe, a team's costumes, or (especially in sports facilities) the changing room (el vestuario).