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"Coat" in Spanish: abrigo
el abrigo
A coat is el abrigo. It is masculine. Put on your abrigo when the morning air feels cold.
How to pronounce abrigo: audio and sound guideCold morning
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How to pronounce abrigo
Say it
ah-BREE-goh
/aˈbɾi.ɣo/
ah-BREE-goh. Stress BREE. Soft g as in go.
"Coat" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el abrigo | coat A warm outer coat. | A warm outer coat. |
| ponerse el abrigo | to put on the coat Leaving the house in cold weather. | Leaving the house in cold weather. |
| un abrigo grueso | a thick coat Winter wear. | Winter wear. |
| quitarse el abrigo | to take off the coat Coming indoors. | Coming indoors. |
How to use abrigo in real life
- 1Cold morning
Ponte el abrigo antes de salir.
Put on the coat before going out.
Ponerse el abrigo for cold exits.
- 2At a restaurant
¿Puedo dejar el abrigo aquí?
Can I leave the coat here?
Ask about storing your abrigo.
- 3Closet talk
Mi abrigo está en el clóset.
My coat is in the closet.
Where the abrigo lives at home.
Mistakes English speakers make with abrigo
Incorrect: La abrigo es negro.
Correct: El abrigo es negro.
Abrigo is masculine. Say el abrigo.
Incorrect: Olvidé mi coat.
Correct: Olvidé mi abrigo.
Use abrigo, not the English word coat.
Good to know
Good to knowAbrigo is a proper coat. A lighter jacket is often chaqueta, not abrigo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Heading out on a cold day
ChatPal
Hace frío. Lleva el abrigo.
It's cold. Take the coat.
You
Ya tengo el abrigo en la mano.
I already have the coat in my hand.
ChatPal
Bien. También lleva bufanda.
Good. Take a scarf too.
You
Sí. Ya la guardé en la bolsa.
Yes. I already put it in the bag.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Coat" in Spanish
Is abrigo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el abrigo, un abrigo caliente.
Is a jacket the same as abrigo?
Not always. Abrigo is a coat; chaqueta is a jacket.
How do you pronounce abrigo?
ah-BREE-goh. Stress BREE.
How do I say put on the coat?
Ponerse el abrigo.
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