Spanish · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Underwear" in Spanish: ropa interior
la ropa interior
Underwear is la ropa interior. It is feminine. Ropa interior is the polite store and laundry phrase.
Laundry day
Lavo la ropa interior por separado.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ropa interior
Say it
ROH-pah een-teh-RYOR
/ˈro.pa in.teˈɾjoɾ/
ROH-pah een-teh-RYOR. Stress ROH and RYOR.
"Underwear" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la ropa interior | underwear Polite everyday phrase. | Polite everyday phrase. |
| cambiarse de ropa interior | to change underwear Daily routine. | Daily routine. |
| ropa interior limpia | clean underwear Laundry talk. | Laundry talk. |
| sección de ropa interior | underwear section In a clothing store. | In a clothing store. |
How to use ropa interior in real life
- 1Laundry day
Lavo la ropa interior por separado.
I wash the underwear separately.
Separate wash for ropa interior.
- 2Packing
Meto ropa interior limpia en la maleta.
I put clean underwear in the suitcase.
Pack ropa interior for travel.
- 3In a store
¿Dónde está la ropa interior?
Where is the underwear section?
Ask for the ropa interior aisle.
Mistakes English speakers make with ropa interior
Incorrect: El ropa interior es nuevo.
Correct: La ropa interior es nueva.
Ropa is feminine. Say la ropa interior.
Incorrect: Compré underwear.
Correct: Compré ropa interior.
Use ropa interior, not English underwear.
Good to know
Ropa interior is the polite label. It stays safe for stores and laundry talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for an overnight trip
ChatPal
¿Ya empacaste la ropa interior?
Did you already pack the underwear?
You
Sí. La ropa interior está en la maleta.
Yes. The underwear is in the suitcase.
ChatPal
Bien. No olvides un cargador.
Good. Don't forget a charger.
You
Ya lo metí también.
I already packed that too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Underwear" in Spanish
Is ropa interior masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la ropa interior.
Is this phrase polite in stores?
Yes. Ropa interior is the polite register.
How do you pronounce ropa interior?
ROH-pah een-teh-RYOR.
How do I ask for the underwear section?
¿Dónde está la ropa interior?
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