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disfraz

dees-frahs/disˈfɾaθ/

“disfraz” means “costume” in Spanish (outfit for a party or celebration).

costume, disguise

Also: fancy dress
NounmA1
SpainMexico
A happy child wearing a fluffy, full-body lion costume with a mane and tail, ready for a party.

📝 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...

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "disfraz" in Spanish:

costume→disguise→fancy dress→

✏️ 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
🎵 Rhymes▼
capazaudaz
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Old French verb *desfroissier*, which meant 'to take off the appearance' or 'to remove the face'. It entered Spanish and evolved into the idea of changing one's appearance completely, usually for fun or to hide.

First recorded: Around the 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: disfarceFrench: déguisement

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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'.