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"Gloves" in Spanish: guantes

los guantes

Say it: GWAHN-tehsmasculine plural · los guantesnoun/ˈɡwan.tes/

Gloves are los guantes. They are masculine plural. One glove is el guante without an accent.

Cold walk

Ponte los guantes antes de salir.
Put on the gloves before going out.
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How to pronounce guantes

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GWAHN-tehs

/ˈɡwan.tes/

GWAHN-tehs. Stress GWAHN. Soft g as in go.

"Gloves" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
los guantesgloves

The usual plural.

el guanteglove

One glove.

guantes de lanawool gloves

Winter wear.

ponerse los guantesto put on gloves

Cold outdoor days.

How to use guantes in real life

  1. 1Cold walk

    Ponte los guantes antes de salir.

    Put on the gloves before going out.

    Ponerse los guantes for cold hands.

  2. 2Lost pair

    Perdí un guante en el metro.

    I lost a glove on the metro.

    Un guante is singular.

  3. 3Gift shop

    Busco guantes negros pequeños.

    I'm looking for small black gloves.

    Describe color and size for guantes.

Mistakes English speakers make with guantes

Incorrect: Las guantes están mojadas.

Correct: Los guantes están mojados.

Guantes are masculine. Say los guantes.

Incorrect: Compré gloves nuevos.

Correct: Compré guantes nuevos.

Use guantes, not English gloves.

Good to know

Guantes covers winter gloves and work gloves. Context tells you which kind.

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Getting ready for a cold commute

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Traes los guantes?

    Do you have the gloves?

  2. You

    Sí. Los guantes están en mi bolsillo.

    Yes. The gloves are in my pocket.

  3. ChatPal

    Bien. Hace mucho frío afuera.

    Good. It's very cold outside.

  4. You

    Ya me los pongo ahora.

    I'll put them on now.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Gloves" in Spanish

Are guantes masculine or feminine?

Masculine plural: los guantes.

What is one glove called?

El guante.

How do you pronounce guantes?

GWAHN-tehs. Stress GWAHN.

How do I say put on gloves?

Ponerse los guantes.

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