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"Underwear" in Spanish: ropa interior

la ropa interior

Say it: ROH-pah een-teh-RYORfeminine · la ropa interiornoun/ˈro.pa in.teˈɾjoɾ/

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.
I wash the underwear separately.
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How to pronounce ropa interior

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ROH-pah een-teh-RYOR

/ˈro.pa in.teˈɾjoɾ/

ROH-pah een-teh-RYOR. Stress ROH and RYOR.

"Underwear" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la ropa interiorunderwear

Polite everyday phrase.

cambiarse de ropa interiorto change underwear

Daily routine.

ropa interior limpiaclean underwear

Laundry talk.

sección de ropa interiorunderwear section

In a clothing store.

How to use ropa interior in real life

  1. 1Laundry day

    Lavo la ropa interior por separado.

    I wash the underwear separately.

    Separate wash for ropa interior.

  2. 2Packing

    Meto ropa interior limpia en la maleta.

    I put clean underwear in the suitcase.

    Pack ropa interior for travel.

  3. 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.

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Packing for an overnight trip

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Ya empacaste la ropa interior?

    Did you already pack the underwear?

  2. You

    Sí. La ropa interior está en la maleta.

    Yes. The underwear is in the suitcase.

  3. ChatPal

    Bien. No olvides un cargador.

    Good. Don't forget a charger.

  4. 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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