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"Dress" in Spanish: vestido
el vestido
A dress is el vestido (behs-TEE-doh). It is masculine. Keep el vestido even when the dress is for women. Say un vestido nuevo.
Choosing an outfit
Me pongo el vestido rojo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce vestido
Say it
behs-TEE-doh
/besˈti.ðo/
Three syllables: behs-TEE-doh. Stress TEE. Soft b/v at the start.
"Dress" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el vestido | dress A one-piece dress. | A one-piece dress. |
| el vestido de fiesta | party dress Dressier clothes for an event. | Dressier clothes for an event. |
| el vestido corto | short dress Naming the length. | Naming the length. |
| probarse un vestido | to try on a dress In a clothing store. | In a clothing store. |
How to use vestido in real life
- 1Choosing an outfit
Me pongo el vestido rojo.
I'm putting on the red dress.
El vestido keeps masculine agreement: rojo.
- 2In a boutique
¿Puedo probarme este vestido?
May I try on this dress?
Este vestido is the one on the rack.
- 3Before a wedding
Compré un vestido para la boda.
I bought a dress for the wedding.
Un vestido para… names the occasion.
Mistakes English speakers make with vestido
Incorrect: La vestido es bonita.
Correct: El vestido es bonito.
Vestido is masculine. Say el vestido and bonito.
Incorrect: Quiero un dress azul.
Correct: Quiero un vestido azul.
Use vestido, not the English word dress.
Good to know
Vestido is masculine: el vestido bonito. Beginners often want la for vestido because of English she—keep el. A skirt is la falda, not vestido.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Shopping for an event
ChatPal
Ese vestido te queda bien.
That dress looks good on you.
You
¿Hay el vestido en otra talla?
Is the dress available in another size?
ChatPal
Sí, en la talla mediana.
Yes, in medium.
You
Perfecto. Me lo llevo.
Perfect. I'll take it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dress" in Spanish
Is vestido masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el vestido, un vestido largo. Adjectives agree: bonito.
Why is it el if women wear it?
Gender follows the noun. Vestido takes el, not the wearer.
How do you pronounce vestido?
behs-TEE-doh. Stress TEE.
Is a skirt a vestido?
No. A skirt is la falda.
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