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"Gloves" in Spanish: guantes
los guantes
Gloves are los guantes. They are masculine plural. One glove is el guante without an accent.
Cold walk
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How to pronounce guantes
Say it
GWAHN-tehs
/ˈɡwan.tes/
GWAHN-tehs. Stress GWAHN. Soft g as in go.
"Gloves" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| los guantes | gloves The usual plural. | The usual plural. |
| el guante | glove One glove. | One glove. |
| guantes de lana | wool gloves Winter wear. | Winter wear. |
| ponerse los guantes | to put on gloves Cold outdoor days. | Cold outdoor days. |
How to use guantes in real life
- 1Cold walk
Ponte los guantes antes de salir.
Put on the gloves before going out.
Ponerse los guantes for cold hands.
- 2Lost pair
Perdí un guante en el metro.
I lost a glove on the metro.
Un guante is singular.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for a cold commute
ChatPal
¿Traes los guantes?
Do you have the gloves?
You
Sí. Los guantes están en mi bolsillo.
Yes. The gloves are in my pocket.
ChatPal
Bien. Hace mucho frío afuera.
Good. It's very cold outside.
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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