blusa
“blusa” means “blouse” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
blouse
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Me gusta esa blusa de seda.
A1I like that silk blouse.
Ella compró una blusa roja para la fiesta.
A1She bought a red blouse for the party.
Las blusas blancas son muy elegantes.
A2White blouses are very elegant.
smock
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El pintor se puso su blusa antes de empezar el cuadro.
B2The painter put on his smock before starting the painting.
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Which of these would you call a 'blusa'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the French word 'blouse', which originally referred to a short garment worn by workmen.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can men wear a 'blusa' in Spanish?
In modern daily Spanish, 'blusa' refers to women's clothing. If a man is wearing a button-down shirt, it is called a 'camisa'.
What is the difference between 'blusa' and 'camiseta'?
A 'camiseta' is specifically a T-shirt (casual, cotton, usually no buttons). A 'blusa' is generally more 'dressy' or feminine in style.