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"Scarf" in Spanish: bufanda
la bufanda
A scarf is la bufanda. It is feminine. Wrap your bufanda around your neck on cold, windy days.
How to pronounce bufanda: audio and sound guideWindy morning
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How to pronounce bufanda
Say it
boo-FAHN-dah
/buˈfan.da/
boo-FAHN-dah. Stress FAHN. Soft b at the start.
"Scarf" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la bufanda | scarf A warm neck scarf. | A warm neck scarf. |
| ponerse la bufanda | to put on the scarf Leaving in cold weather. | Leaving in cold weather. |
| una bufanda de lana | a wool scarf Material talk. | Material talk. |
| quitarse la bufanda | to take off the scarf Coming indoors. | Coming indoors. |
How to use bufanda in real life
- 1Windy morning
Ponte la bufanda. Hace viento.
Put on the scarf. It's windy.
Ponerse la bufanda in cold wind.
- 2Gift talk
Le regalé una bufanda a mi mamá.
I gave my mom a scarf.
Una bufanda makes a simple gift.
- 3At the door
¿Dónde dejé mi bufanda?
Where did I leave my scarf?
Look for your bufanda before leaving.
Mistakes English speakers make with bufanda
Incorrect: El bufanda es gruesa.
Correct: La bufanda es gruesa.
Bufanda is feminine. Say la bufanda.
Incorrect: Olvidé mi scarf.
Correct: Olvidé mi bufanda.
Use bufanda, not English scarf.
Good to know
Good to knowBufanda is the warm winter scarf. Some shops use pañuelo for a light bufanda.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Bundling up before a walk
ChatPal
Lleva la bufanda roja.
Take the red scarf.
You
Ya tengo la bufanda en el cuello.
I already have the scarf on my neck.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Salimos por el parque.
Perfect. We're leaving through the park.
You
Va. Cierro la puerta.
Okay. I'll close the door.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Scarf" in Spanish
Is bufanda masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la bufanda, una bufanda suave.
How do you pronounce bufanda?
boo-FAHN-dah. Stress FAHN.
How do I say put on the scarf?
Ponerse la bufanda.
Is a light scarf still bufanda?
Often yes. Some shops say pañuelo for a light scarf.
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