gorra
“gorra” means “cap” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
cap
Also: baseball cap
📝 In Action
Me puse mi gorra azul antes de salir al sol.
A1I put on my blue cap before going out into the sun.
Olvidé mi gorra en el coche de mi amigo.
A2I forgot my cap in my friend's car.
Ella colecciona gorras de diferentes equipos deportivos.
B1She collects caps from different sports teams.
(in phrase 'de gorra') free
Also: gratis, on the house
📝 In Action
Entramos al cine de gorra porque mi tío trabaja allí.
B1We got into the movie theater for free because my uncle works there.
No te preocupes por el postre, es de gorra.
B2Don't worry about dessert, it's free (on the house).
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Quick Quiz: gorra
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'gorra' to mean 'without paying'?
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The word is thought to be related to the Medieval Latin *gorra*, meaning a type of head covering, possibly derived from an ancient Iberian or early Germanic root related to the head or covering. It has been used in Spanish since the 14th century.
First recorded: 14th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'gorra' y 'gorro'?
A 'gorra' is a cap, typically with a stiff brim or visor (like a baseball cap). A 'gorro' is a soft, usually knitted hat without a brim, like a beanie or a winter hat.
¿Es 'de gorra' un término formal?
No. 'De gorra' is very informal and common in casual conversation. If you need a formal word for 'free,' use 'gratuito' or 'sin costo'.