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"Sweater" in Spanish: suéter
el suéter
Note: ES: el jersey
A sweater is el suéter in much of Latin America. It is masculine. Spain often says el jersey instead of suéter.
How to pronounce suéter: audio and sound guideCool evening
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How to pronounce suéter
Say it
SWEH-tehr
/ˈswe.teɾ/
SWEH-tehr. Stress SWEH. Soft final r.
"Sweater" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el suéter | sweater Common in Latin America. | Common in Latin America. |
| el jersey | sweater Common in Spain. | Common in Spain. |
| un suéter de lana | a wool sweater Warm material talk. | Warm material talk. |
| ponerse el suéter | to put on the sweater Cool evenings. | Cool evenings. |
How to use suéter in real life
- 1Cool evening
Me pongo el suéter para salir.
I'm putting on the sweater to go out.
Ponerse el suéter when it cools.
- 2Laundry
Lavo el suéter a mano.
I wash the sweater by hand.
Care tip for a wool suéter.
- 3Packing
Meto un suéter en la maleta.
I'm putting a sweater in the suitcase.
Pack one suéter for travel.
Mistakes English speakers make with suéter
Incorrect: La suéter es roja.
Correct: El suéter es rojo.
Suéter is masculine. Say el suéter.
Incorrect: Traje mi sweater.
Correct: Traje mi suéter.
Use suéter, not English sweater.
Good to know
Good to knowSuéter is everyday Latin American Spanish. Write the accent: suéter. In Spain, jersey is common.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Feeling chilly indoors
ChatPal
¿Quieres tu suéter?
Do you want your sweater?
You
Sí. Pásame el suéter gris.
Yes. Pass me the gray sweater.
ChatPal
Aquí está. Hace un poco de frío.
Here it is. It's a bit cold.
You
Gracias. Ya me siento mejor.
Thanks. I already feel better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sweater" in Spanish
Is suéter masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el suéter, un suéter azul.
Do people in Spain say suéter?
Sometimes. Jersey is very common there.
How do you pronounce suéter?
SWEH-tehr. Stress the first syllable.
Does suéter need an accent?
Yes. Write suéter with é.
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