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"Hat" in Spanish: sombrero
el sombrero
Note: cap: la gorra
A hat is el sombrero (sohm-BREH-roh). It is masculine. A baseball-style cap is usually la gorra, not sombrero.
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How to pronounce sombrero
Say it
sohm-BREH-roh
/somˈbɾe.ɾo/
Three syllables: sohm-BREH-roh. Stress BREH. Soft b sound in the middle.
"Hat" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el sombrero | hat A hat with a brim. | A hat with a brim. |
| la gorra | cap A baseball-style or soft cap. | A baseball-style or soft cap. |
| el sombrero de sol | sun hat A hat for bright outdoor days. | A hat for bright outdoor days. |
| ponerse el sombrero | to put on one's hat Before going into the sun. | Before going into the sun. |
How to use sombrero in real life
- 1Sunny day outdoors
Ponte el sombrero; hay mucho sol.
Put on the hat; there's a lot of sun.
Ponte el sombrero is practical advice.
- 2Packing
Meto el sombrero en la maleta.
I'm putting the hat in the suitcase.
El sombrero travels as luggage too.
- 3At a market
¿Cuánto cuesta ese sombrero?
How much is that hat?
Ese sombrero points to one on display.
Mistakes English speakers make with sombrero
Incorrect: La sombrero es grande.
Correct: El sombrero es grande.
Sombrero is masculine. Say el sombrero.
Incorrect: Olvidé el hat en el hotel.
Correct: Olvidé el sombrero en el hotel.
Use sombrero, not the English word hat.
Good to know
Sombrero means hat with a brim. A soft cap is la gorra. In English, sombrero often suggests a wide Mexican style; in Spanish it is the general hat word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for a sunny walk
ChatPal
Lleva el sombrero nuevo.
Take the new hat.
You
¿Viste mi sombrero en la sala?
Did you see my hat in the living room?
ChatPal
Sí, sobre la mesa.
Yes, on the table.
You
Gracias. Ya salgo.
Thanks. I'm heading out.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hat" in Spanish
Is sombrero masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el sombrero, un sombrero amplio.
What is gorra?
A cap. Use gorra for baseball-style caps; sombrero for brimmed hats.
How do you pronounce sombrero?
sohm-BREH-roh. Stress BREH.
Does sombrero only mean a Mexican hat?
No. In Spanish, sombrero is any brimmed hat.
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