disfraces

dees-FRA-ses/disˈfɾases/

“disfraces” means “costumes” in Spanish (outfits for parties or festivals).

costumes

Also: disguises

NounmA2

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

📝 In Action

Me encantan tus disfraces de superhéroes.

I love your superhero costumes.

Mañana hay una fiesta de disfraces en la escuela.

Tomorrow there is a costume party at the school.

Los espías usaron disfraces para entrar al edificio.

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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "disfraces" in Spanish:

costumes→disguises→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: disfraces

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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

🎵 Rhymes▼

haces paces capaces

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the verb 'disfrazar', which was created by combining 'dis-' (expressing reversal or change) and an old word 'fraz' (meaning a track or a rub). It originally meant changing one's outward appearance to hide a trail.

First recorded: 16th century

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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!