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bata

BAH-tah/ˈbata/

“bata” means “dressing gown” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

dressing gown, bathrobe

Also: robe
NounfA2
A child wearing a soft, blue-striped dressing gown over pajamas, standing comfortably.

📝 In Action

Me puse la bata antes de bajar a desayunar.

A2

I put on my dressing gown before going down for breakfast.

Esta bata de toalla es muy suave después de una ducha caliente.

B1

This towel bathrobe is very soft after a hot shower.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • albornoz (bathrobe)
  • kimono (kimono/robe)

Common Collocations

  • bata de casa – housecoat / dressing gown
  • bata de seda – silk robe

lab coat, smock

Also: surgical gown
NounfB1
A person wearing a crisp, white lab coat standing near a chemistry beaker.

📝 In Action

Todos los estudiantes deben usar la bata en el laboratorio.

B1

All students must wear the lab coat in the laboratory.

El médico se puso su bata blanca antes de empezar la operación.

B2

The doctor put on his white coat before starting the operation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • guardapolvo (dust coat/smock (LA))
  • uniforme (uniform)

Common Collocations

  • bata de laboratorio – lab coat
  • bata sanitaria – medical gown

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Quick Quiz: bata

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'bata' in its professional context?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
batín(men's dressing gown) — Noun
batista(batiste (fine cotton fabric)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word likely comes from the French 'batte' or the Arabic 'bāṭṭa,' which referred to a type of fine, light, loosely woven cloth suitable for making robes or gowns. It has been used in Spanish since at least the 16th century.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: bataFrench: batte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'bata' the same as 'albornoz'?

They are very similar! 'Bata' is the general term for a loose gown or robe (for home or work). 'Albornoz' is specifically used for a heavy, absorbent toweling robe, usually worn after a bath or swimming.

Can 'bata' ever be masculine?

No, 'bata' is always a feminine noun. However, the related word 'batín' (meaning a specific type of man's dressing gown) is masculine.