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A collection of colorful costumes hanging on a rack, including a superhero cape, a pirate hat, and a fairy wand.

disfraces

dees-FRA-ses

nounmA2
costumes?outfits for parties or festivals
Also:disguises?clothing used to hide one's identity

📝 In Action

Me encantan tus disfraces de superhéroes.

A1

I love your superhero costumes.

Mañana hay una fiesta de disfraces en la escuela.

A1

Tomorrow there is a costume party at the school.

Los espías usaron disfraces para entrar al edificio.

B1

The spies used disguises to enter the building.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • trajes (suits/outfits)
  • vestimentas (clothing/garments)

Common Collocations

  • fiesta de disfraces – costume party
  • alquiler de disfraces – costume rental
  • tienda de disfraces – costume shop

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Z' to 'C' Swap

In Spanish, when a word ends in 'z' (like 'disfraz'), it always changes to a 'c' before adding 'es' to make it plural. It's just a spelling rule to keep the 's' sound!

Masculine Plural

Even though it ends in 'es', this word is masculine. Use 'los' or 'unos' when talking about these costumes.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Spelling Error

Mistake: "disfrazes"

Correction: disfraces (Remember: words ending in 'z' change to 'c' in the plural form).

⭐ Usage Tips

Parties vs. Spying

While 'disfraces' usually means fun party costumes, it is also the same word used for a serious disguise meant to hide who you are.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: disfraces

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'costume party' in Spanish?

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Word Family

disfraz(costume (singular)) - noun
disfrazar(to dress up / to disguise) - verb
disfrazado(dressed up / disguised) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'disfraces' only for Halloween?

Not at all! It is used for Carnival, themed birthday parties, theater plays, or even someone wearing a fake mustache to hide their identity.

Why is it 'disfraces' and not 'disfrazes'?

Spanish spelling rules require that a 'z' changes to a 'c' when followed by the letters 'e' or 'i'. Since we add 'es' to make it plural, the 'z' has to go!