corbata

kor-BAH-tah/koɾˈbata/

“corbata” means “tie” in Spanish (clothing accessory).

tie, necktie

NounfA1

General

A blue and yellow striped necktie, neatly tied in a knot, hanging vertically.

📝 In Action

Para la boda, él tuvo que usar traje y corbata.

For the wedding, he had to wear a suit and tie.

Esta corbata de seda es muy elegante.

This silk tie is very elegant.

Olvidé mi corbata en casa, ¿puedo comprar una aquí?

I forgot my tie at home, can I buy one here?

Word Connections

Common Collocations

nudo de corbata – tie knot
corbata de lazo – bow tie (less common than 'pajarita')
llevar corbata – to wear a tie

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "corbata" in Spanish:

necktie→tie→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: corbata

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'corbata'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

corbatín(bow tie / small tie) — Noun

pajarita(bow tie (Spain)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

rata plata

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Italian 'cravatta,' which itself is derived from the French 'cravate.' This French word was used to describe the stylish neckwear worn by Croatian mercenaries (called 'cravates') serving in the French army during the 17th century.

First recorded: 17th century (in French/Italian forms)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: cravattaFrench: cravatePortuguese: gravata

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'corbata' ever mean 'bow tie'?

While 'corbata de lazo' literally means 'tie of loop,' simply 'corbata' refers to the long necktie. For a bow tie, it is much clearer to use 'pajarita' (common in Spain) or 'corbatín' (common in Latin America).

Is there a verb form of 'corbata'?

No, 'corbata' is strictly a thing (a noun). If you want to talk about putting on or wearing a tie, you would use verbs like 'ponerse' (to put on) or 'llevar' (to wear).