Swimsuit in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'swimsuit' is 'traje de baño', pronounced TRAH-heh deh BAH-nyoh (IPA: /ˈtɾaxe de ˈbaɲo/). It is a B1-level masculine noun (plural: trajes de baño).
Pronunciation: TRAH-heh deh BAH-nyoh
| Spanish | traje de baño |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | TRAH-heh deh BAH-nyoh · /ˈtɾaxe de ˈbaɲo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | trajes de baño |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'traje de baño'
- No olvides tu traje de baño para la playa.
Don't forget your swimsuit for the beach. - Me probé un traje de baño azul en la tienda.
I tried on a blue swimsuit in the store. - Los niños se ponen el traje de baño para la piscina.
The kids put on their swimsuits for the pool. - Este traje de baño se seca muy rápido.
This swimsuit dries very quickly.
How to Use 'traje de baño'
In compound nouns like this, only the first noun pluralizes: 'trajes de baño', never 'trajes de baños'. It covers both men's trunks and women's suits; a bikini is simply 'un bikini'.
Regional note: Spain says 'bañador'; Argentina uses 'malla'; Colombia says 'vestido de baño'; 'traje de baño' is the most widely understood term across Latin America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Swimsuit' in Spanish is 'traje de baño', pronounced TRAH-heh deh BAH-nyoh.
'Traje de baño' is masculine: you say 'el traje de baño'.
The plural of 'traje de baño' is 'trajes de baño'.
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