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gorro

GOH-rroh/ˈɡoro/

“gorro” means “beanie” in Spanish (warm winter hat).

beanie, cap

Also: swim cap, shower cap
NounmA1
Andean Region
A cozy, knitted wool beanie with a pom-pom on top, resting on a wooden surface.

📝 In Action

Me puse un gorro de lana porque está nevando.

A1

I put on a wool beanie because it is snowing.

Es obligatorio usar gorro en la piscina municipal.

A2

It is mandatory to use a swim cap in the local pool.

El cirujano se ajustó el gorro antes de empezar la operación.

B1

The surgeon adjusted his medical cap before starting the operation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • bonete (bonnet/small cap)
  • chullo (Andean wool hat with earflaps)

Antonyms

  • sombrero (brimmed hat (used here as a contrast))

Common Collocations

  • gorro de lana – wool beanie
  • gorro de ducha – shower cap
  • gorro de natación – swim cap

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar hasta el gorro – to be fed up or sick of something

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "gorro" in Spanish:

beanie→cap→shower cap→swim cap→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: gorro

Question 1 of 3

What is the main difference between a 'gorro' and a 'gorra'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
gorra(cap (with a visor)) — Noun
gorrito(little hat / baby beanie) — Noun
gorrero(cap maker) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Likely from the old Spanish word 'gorra', which may have come from Basque or a pre-Roman language meaning 'red' (as these caps were often red).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: goret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'gorro' for a cowboy hat?

No, a hat with a wide brim like a cowboy hat is called a 'sombrero'.

Is 'gorro' only for winter?

While often used for winter hats, it also refers to specialized hats like those for chefs, swimmers, or surgeons.

Is it 'el gorro' or 'la gorro'?

It is always 'el gorro' because the word is masculine.