Jacket in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'jacket' is 'chaqueta', pronounced chah-KEH-tah (IPA: /tʃaˈketa/). It is a B1-level feminine noun (plural: chaquetas).
Pronunciation: chah-KEH-tah
| Spanish | chaqueta |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | chah-KEH-tah · /tʃaˈketa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | chaquetas |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'chaqueta'
- Ponte la chaqueta; hace frío afuera.
Put on your jacket; it's cold outside. - Dejé mi chaqueta en el restaurante.
I left my jacket at the restaurant. - Esta chaqueta de cuero me encanta.
I love this leather jacket. - ¿Esta chaqueta viene en otros colores?
Does this jacket come in other colors?
How to Use 'chaqueta'
Use 'ponerse' for putting it on and 'quitarse' for taking it off: 'ponte la chaqueta'. In Mexico, avoid the word entirely — it is vulgar slang there; say 'chamarra' instead.
Regional note: Mexico: 'chamarra' (chaqueta is vulgar slang there); Argentina: 'campera'; Peru: 'casaca'; Spain also uses 'cazadora' for casual jackets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Jacket' in Spanish is 'chaqueta', pronounced chah-KEH-tah.
It is spelled c-h-a-q-u-e-t-a.
'Chaqueta' is feminine: you say 'la chaqueta'.
The plural of 'chaqueta' is 'chaquetas'.
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