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bragas

bra-gahs/ˈbɾaɣas/

“bragas” means “panties” in Spanish (women's underwear).

panties

Also: knickers, underwear
NounfA2
SpainLatin America
A single pair of pink polka-dot women's panties resting on a clean, soft surface.

📝 In Action

He comprado tres pares de bragas nuevas.

A2

I bought three new pairs of panties.

Toda su ropa estaba en la maleta, excepto las bragas.

B1

All her clothes were in the suitcase, except for the underwear.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • braguitas (little panties (often used for children's or smaller items))
  • calzones (underwear (common in Mexico and Chile))
  • bombachas (panties (common in Argentina and Uruguay))

Common Collocations

  • bragas de algodón – cotton panties
  • quedarse en bragas – to be left with nothing / to be caught off guard

Idioms & Expressions

  • en bragas – To be totally unprepared or to have very little information about a situation.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "bragas" in Spanish:

knickers→panties→underwear→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: bragas

Question 1 of 2

If you are in a clothing store in Madrid and want to buy women's underwear, what should you ask for?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
braguita(small/cute panties) — Noun
braguero(medical truss/brace) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'braca,' which originally referred to a type of trousers worn by Gauls and other Germanic tribes.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: breechesFrench: braies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'bragas' used for men's underwear too?

No, 'bragas' is specifically for women's underwear. Men's underwear is usually called 'calzoncillos'.

Why do people say 'una braga' for a neck warmer?

In Spain, the term evolved to describe the circular piece of fabric you pull over your head to keep your neck warm, likely because of its shape.