las botas
Las botas are boots, usually sturdier footwear used for rain, cold, or walking. In winter, they are a practical go-to item.
Common Phrases
- ponerse las botas — to put on the boots
- unas botas impermeables — waterproof boots
Example
Me pongo <strong>las botas</strong> cuando llueve.
I put on the boots when it rains.
Common Mistake
Forgetting the plural article: use las botas, not la botas.
los guantes
Los guantes are gloves, worn to keep your hands warm or protected. They are typically used in the plural in Spanish.
Common Phrases
- llevar guantes — to wear gloves
- quitarse los guantes — to take off the gloves
Example
Siempre llevo <strong>los guantes</strong> en invierno.
I always wear gloves in winter.
Common Mistake
Using the wrong gender or number: say los guantes, not las guantes.
el pantalon
El pantalon means pants (or trousers). In many varieties of Spanish, it is often used as el pantalon in the singular to refer to a pair.
Common Phrases
- un pantalon comodo — comfortable pants
- un pantalon negro — black pants
Example
Ese <strong>pantalon</strong> es muy comodo.
Those pants are very comfortable.
Common Mistake
Switching the article: use el pantalon, not la pantalon.
la blusa
La blusa is a blouse, usually a lighter top that can look casual or dressy depending on style. It is common in outfit talk.
Common Phrases
- una blusa blanca — a white blouse
- una blusa de manga larga — a long-sleeve blouse
Example
<strong>La blusa</strong> blanca queda bien con todo.
The white blouse looks good with everything.
Common Mistake
Mixing up gender: say la blusa, not el blusa.
la bufanda
La bufanda means scarf, a common winter accessory worn around the neck for warmth. It is an easy word to use in quick outfit descriptions.
Common Phrases
- llevar bufanda — to wear a scarf
- una bufanda de lana — a wool scarf
Example
Hoy llevo <strong>la bufanda</strong>.
Today I am wearing the scarf.
Common Mistake
Adding an unnecessary plural: use la bufanda for one scarf, not las bufandas unless you mean multiple scarves.
el abrigo
El abrigo is a coat, typically heavier outerwear used in cold weather. It is a key winter word for daily routines like arriving home.
Common Phrases
- ponerse el abrigo — to put on the coat
- dejar el abrigo — to leave the coat
Example
Dejo <strong>el abrigo</strong> en la silla.
I leave the coat on the chair.
Common Mistake
Using the wrong article: say el abrigo, not la abrigo.
la chaqueta
La chaqueta is a jacket, usually lighter than a coat and used for mild cold or layering. It is common for everyday winter and early spring.
Common Phrases
- una chaqueta de cuero — a leather jacket
- ponerse la chaqueta — to put on the jacket
Example
Me pongo <strong>la chaqueta</strong> al salir.
I put on the jacket when I go out.
Common Mistake
Confusing it with a coat word: use la chaqueta for a jacket, not el abrigo when you mean something lighter.
la falda
La falda means skirt. Even in winter, it can be part of a formal outfit, often paired with tights or boots.
Common Phrases
- una falda negra — a black skirt
- llevar falda — to wear a skirt
Example
<strong>La falda</strong> negra se ve elegante.
The black skirt looks elegant.
Common Mistake
Mixing article gender: say la falda, not el falda.