Spanish Clothing Vocabulary: DELE A1 Complete Guide
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Key Takeaways
- Learn clothing items and accessories in Spanish
- Master shopping dialogue phrases and questions
- Understand size, color, and material descriptions
- Learn seasonal clothing vocabulary
- Essential for DELE A1 shopping scenarios and descriptions
Welcome to your complete guide to Spanish clothing vocabulary, essential for shopping, describing outfits, and discussing fashion on the DELE A1 exam. This vocabulary is crucial for real-life situations tested in speaking and listening sections.
Basic Clothing Items
Essential Clothing Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| la camisa | the shirt | La camisa es blanca |
| los pantalones | the pants | Los pantalones son negros |
| el vestido | the dress | El vestido es azul |
| la falda | the skirt | La falda es larga |
| la chaqueta | the jacket | La chaqueta es de cuero |
| los zapatos | the shoes | Los zapatos son cómodos |
DELE A1 Tip: Remember that some clothing items are always plural, like “pantalones” (pants) and “gafas” (glasses). Use “los” or “las” with these words.
Seasonal Clothing
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
| Season | Spanish Clothing | English |
|---|---|---|
| Verano | el bañador, las sandalias | swimsuit, sandals |
| Invierno | el abrigo, la bufanda | coat, scarf |
| Primavera | la sudadera, los zapatos deportivos | sweatshirt, sneakers |
| Otoño | el jersey, los pantalones largos | sweater, long pants |
Accessories and Footwear
Complete Accessory Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| los calcetines | the socks | Los calcetines son blancos |
| la ropa interior | the underwear | La ropa interior es cómoda |
| el cinturón | the belt | El cinturón es de cuero |
| las gafas | the glasses | Las gafas son para el sol |
| el bolso | the purse | El bolso es grande |
| la corbata | the tie | La corbata es elegante |
Shopping Vocabulary
Store Types and Phrases
| Spanish | English | Usage Context |
|---|---|---|
| la tienda de ropa | clothing store | General clothing shopping |
| los probadores | fitting rooms | Asking to try on clothes |
| ¿Tiene esta en…? | Do you have this in…? | Asking for sizes/colors |
| Me queda grande/pequeño | It’s too big/small on me | Fitting room feedback |
Size and Fit Expressions
Talking About Sizes
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| la talla | the size | ¿Qué talla usas? |
| pequeño/pequeña | small | Es demasiado pequeño |
| mediano/mediana | medium | La talla mediana |
| grande | large | Necesito una talla grande |
| estrecho/ancho | tight/loose | Es muy estrecho |
Complete Outfit Descriptions
Describing Clothing Combinations
- Llevo una camisa blanca y pantalones negros
- En verano, uso vestidos ligeros y sandalias
- Para trabajar, llevo camisa y corbata
- Los fines de semana, uso ropa cómoda
Color and Material Descriptions
- una camisa de algodón (a cotton shirt)
- unos pantalones de mezclilla (jeans)
- una chaqueta de cuero (a leather jacket)
- un vestido de seda (a silk dress)
DELE A1 Exam Practice
Speaking Section Examples
- Describe your outfit: “Hoy llevo una camisa azul y pantalones negros”
- Discuss shopping: “Necesito comprar unos zapatos nuevos”
- Talk about preferences: “Me gusta llevar ropa cómoda”
- Describe seasons: “En invierno uso abrigo y bufanda”
Writing Section Examples
- Describe your favorite outfit
- Write about clothes you need to buy
- Describe what you wear in different seasons
- Write a shopping list for new clothes
Common Shopping Dialogues
Store Interactions
- Buenos días, ¿busca algo especial? (Good morning, are you looking for something special?)
- ¿Qué talla usa? (What size do you wear?)
- ¿Quiere probárselo? (Do you want to try it on?)
- ¿Cómo le queda? (How does it fit?)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Wrong gender: ❌ “el falda” ✅ “la falda“
- Forgetting plural forms: ❌ “el pantalón” ✅ “los pantalones“
Next Step: Test Your Knowledge!
Ready to check your understanding of Spanish clothing vocabulary?
Take our DELE A1 Spanish Clothing Quiz here to confirm you’re ready for this part of the exam.
What’s Next in Your DELE A1 Journey?
- Ready for shopping? Study Spanish Shopping and Prices Vocabulary
- Need color practice? Review Spanish Colors Guide
- Practice all A1 vocabulary? Take a Full A1 Vocabulary Test
Good luck with your DELE A1 preparation!
