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chaqueta

cha-KAY-tah/tʃaˈketa/

“chaqueta” means “jacket” in Spanish (a short coat worn for warmth or style).

jacket

Also: blazer, coat
NounfA1
Mexico / Central AmericaArgentina / Uruguay
A bright red jacket with a zipper and pockets, hanging on a simple wooden hook.

📝 In Action

Ponte la chaqueta antes de salir, hace mucho viento.

A1

Put on your jacket before going out, it's very windy.

Olvidé mi chaqueta en el restaurante, es de lana.

A2

I forgot my jacket in the restaurant, it's wool.

El uniforme incluye una chaqueta gris y pantalones oscuros.

B1

The uniform includes a gray blazer and dark pants.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cazadora (casual jacket/bomber jacket)
  • saco (blazer/suit jacket (Latin America))

Common Collocations

  • una chaqueta de cuero – a leather jacket
  • quitarse la chaqueta – to take off one's jacket

Idioms & Expressions

  • calentarse la chaqueta (Spain, informal) – to get worked up, stressed, or angry about something

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "chaqueta" in Spanish:

blazer→coat→jacket→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: chaqueta

Question 1 of 1

If you are freezing cold in the middle of winter, which item of clothing is most likely to be an 'abrigo' rather than a 'chaqueta'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
chaquetilla(small jacket; bolero) — Noun
chaquetón(heavy/long coat; parka) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from Old French *jaquet*, which was a short coat worn by men in the Middle Ages. It is related to the common French name Jacques, suggesting it was a simple, common man's garment.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: jaquettePortuguese: jaqueta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'chaqueta' and 'abrigo'?

Generally, 'chaqueta' refers to a short, waist-length garment (like a denim jacket or blazer), while 'abrigo' refers to a long, heavy coat intended for colder weather. Think of 'chaqueta' as 'jacket' and 'abrigo' as 'heavy coat.'

Is 'chaqueta' masculine or feminine?

'Chaqueta' is feminine, even though it refers to an object. You always use 'la chaqueta' or 'una chaqueta.'