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"Skirt" in Spanish: falda

la falda

Say it: FAHL-dahfeminine · la faldanoun/ˈfal.da/

A skirt is la falda. It is feminine. Ask for una falda corta or una falda larga in a store.

Getting dressed

Hoy me pongo esta falda.
Today I'm wearing this skirt.
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How to pronounce falda

Say it

FAHL-dah

/ˈfal.da/

FAHL-dah. Stress FAHL. Clear final a.

"Skirt" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la faldaskirt

Everyday clothing word.

una falda cortaa short skirt

Length description.

una falda largaa long skirt

Length description.

probarse la faldato try on the skirt

In a fitting room.

How to use falda in real life

  1. 1Getting dressed

    Hoy me pongo esta falda.

    Today I'm wearing this skirt.

    Ponerse la falda means put it on.

  2. 2In a store

    ¿Tienen esta falda en otra talla?

    Do you have this skirt in another size?

    Ask about falda sizes.

  3. 3Laundry note

    Lavo la falda a mano.

    I wash the skirt by hand.

    Care tip for a delicate falda.

Mistakes English speakers make with falda

Incorrect: El falda es azul.

Correct: La falda es azul.

Falda is feminine. Say la falda.

Incorrect: Compré un skirt.

Correct: Compré una falda.

Use falda, not the English word skirt.

Good to know

Falda is the standard skirt word. Shops often say falda corta or falda larga.

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Choosing an outfit

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Usas la falda azul hoy?

    Are you wearing the blue skirt today?

  2. You

    Sí. La falda combina con esta blusa.

    Yes. The skirt goes with this blouse.

  3. ChatPal

    Se ve bien. ¿Listos para salir?

    It looks good. Ready to go?

  4. You

    Casi. Solo busco los zapatos.

    Almost. I'm just looking for the shoes.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Skirt" in Spanish

Is falda masculine or feminine?

Feminine: la falda, una falda negra.

How do you pronounce falda?

FAHL-dah. Stress the first syllable.

How do I say short skirt?

Una falda corta.

How do I say try on the skirt?

Probarse la falda.

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