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"Jacket" in Spanish: chaqueta
la chaqueta
A jacket is la chaqueta (chah-KEH-tah). It is feminine. A heavier coat is often el abrigo.
Cool evening
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How to pronounce chaqueta
Say it
chah-KEH-tah
/tʃaˈke.ta/
Three syllables: chah-KEH-tah. Stress KEH. The ch is like English church.
"Jacket" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la chaqueta | jacket A light or mid-weight jacket. | A light or mid-weight jacket. |
| la chaqueta de cuero | leather jacket Naming the material. | Naming the material. |
| ponerse la chaqueta | to put on one's jacket Before going outside. | Before going outside. |
| la chaqueta impermeable | rain jacket A jacket for wet weather. | A jacket for wet weather. |
How to use chaqueta in real life
- 1Cool evening
Lleva la chaqueta; hace fresco.
Take the jacket; it's chilly.
Lleva la chaqueta is everyday advice.
- 2At the coat check
Dejo la chaqueta aquí.
I'm leaving the jacket here.
A short phrase with la chaqueta.
- 3In a store
¿Cuánto cuesta esta chaqueta?
How much is this jacket?
Esta chaqueta points to the one you like.
Mistakes English speakers make with chaqueta
Incorrect: El chaqueta es negra.
Correct: La chaqueta es negra.
Chaqueta is feminine. Say la chaqueta.
Incorrect: Olvidé el jacket.
Correct: Olvidé la chaqueta.
Use chaqueta, not the English word jacket.
Good to know
Chaqueta is a jacket. Abrigo is usually a heavier coat. In cool weather, people say ponte la chaqueta before going out.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving for a night walk
ChatPal
Hace frío. Ponte la chaqueta.
It's cold. Put on the jacket.
You
¿Viste mi chaqueta azul?
Did you see my blue jacket?
ChatPal
Está en la silla de la sala.
It's on the living-room chair.
You
Gracias. Ya salimos.
Thanks. Let's go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Jacket" in Spanish
Is chaqueta masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la chaqueta, una chaqueta ligera.
What is the difference from abrigo?
Chaqueta is a jacket. Abrigo is usually a heavier coat.
How do you pronounce chaqueta?
chah-KEH-tah. Ch like church; stress KEH.
How do I say put on your jacket?
Ponte la chaqueta. For ustedes: pónganse la chaqueta.
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