Tie in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'tie' is 'corbata', pronounced kohr-BAH-tah (IPA: /koɾˈbata/). It is a B1-level feminine noun (plural: corbatas).
Pronunciation: kohr-BAH-tah
| Spanish | corbata |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | kohr-BAH-tah · /koɾˈbata/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | corbatas |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'corbata'
- Mi padre lleva corbata al trabajo.
My father wears a tie to work. - Le regalé una corbata azul a mi tío.
I gave my uncle a blue tie. - No sé hacer el nudo de la corbata.
I don't know how to tie a tie knot. - ¿Esta corbata combina con la camisa blanca?
Does this tie go with the white shirt?
How to Use 'corbata'
Feminine despite being typical menswear: 'la corbata'. With 'llevar' the article is often dropped: 'llevar corbata' (to wear a tie). For a sports tie/draw, Spanish uses a different word: 'empate'.
Regional note: A bow tie is 'pajarita' in Spain, 'moño' or 'corbatín' in Latin America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Tie' in Spanish is 'corbata', pronounced kohr-BAH-tah.
It is spelled c-o-r-b-a-t-a.
'Corbata' is feminine: you say 'la corbata'.
The plural of 'corbata' is 'corbatas'.
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