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A happy child wearing a fluffy, full-body lion costume with a mane and tail, ready for a party.

disfraz

dees-frahs

nounmA1
costume?outfit for a party or celebration,disguise?clothing worn to conceal identity
Also:fancy dress?UK English term for a costume

📝 In Action

Mi hermana se puso un disfraz de hada para la fiesta de cumpleaños.

A1

My sister put on a fairy costume for the birthday party.

El niño no reconoció a su padre con el disfraz de oso.

A2

The child didn't recognize his father in the bear disguise.

Necesitamos comprar un disfraz nuevo para Halloween.

A1

We need to buy a new costume for Halloween.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • máscara (mask)
  • atuendo (outfit/attire)

Common Collocations

  • fiesta de disfraces – costume party / fancy dress party
  • ponerse un disfraz – to put on a costume
  • disfraz de... – costume of...

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Rule

Even though 'disfraz' ends in 'z', it is always a masculine noun. You must use 'el' (el disfraz) and 'los' for the plural ('los disfraces').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake: "Using 'disfraz' (the noun) when you mean 'to dress up'."

Correction: To say 'I dressed up,' use the related verb 'disfrazarse' (Me disfracé), not the noun.

⭐ Usage Tips

Dressing Up As...

When you want to specify what kind of costume you wear, always use the preposition 'de' (of): 'disfraz de Superman' (Superman costume).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: disfraz

Question 1 of 1

If you want to say, 'I dressed up as a robot,' which Spanish phrase correctly uses the related verb?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

disfrazarse(to dress up / disguise oneself) - verb
disfrazado(dressed up / disguised) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'disfraz' and 'ropa'?

'Ropa' is the general word for clothes or clothing you wear every day. 'Disfraz' is a special outfit worn to look like someone or something else, usually for a specific event or to hide who you are.

How do you make 'disfraz' plural?

Since 'disfraz' ends in 'z', you change the 'z' to 'c' and add 'es'. The plural form is 'disfraces'.