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guantes

GWAHN-tesˈɡwantes

“guantes” means “gloves” in Spanish (A pair of hand coverings, usually with separate sections for the fingers.).

gloves

Also: mittens, gauntlets
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A close-up view of a pair of brightly colored, knitted gloves displayed side-by-side on a simple background.

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Ponte los guantes antes de salir, hace mucho frío.

A1

Put on your gloves before going out, it's very cold.

Para el boxeo, necesitas guantes especiales para proteger tus manos.

A2

For boxing, you need special gloves to protect your hands.

Siempre uso guantes de goma para lavar los platos.

A2

I always use rubber gloves to wash the dishes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • manoplas (mittens)

Common Collocations

  • guantes de lana – wool gloves
  • guantes quirúrgicos – surgical gloves
  • par de guantes – pair of gloves

Idioms & Expressions

  • Echar el guante a alguien/algo – To catch, nab, or get hold of someone or something.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "guantes" in Spanish:

gauntlets→gloves→mittens→

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Quick Quiz: guantes

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👥 Word Family▼
guante(glove (singular)) — Noun
enguantado(gloved) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word likely comes from the ancient Germanic word *want*, which traveled through Old French (as *guant*) and then into Spanish, referring to a protective hand covering.

First recorded: c. 13th century (in similar forms)

Cognates (Related words)

French: gantsItalian: guanti

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'guantes' plural if I'm only talking about one pair?

In Spanish, words that naturally come in pairs, like pants ('pantalones') or glasses ('gafas'), are usually treated as plural. Since a pair of gloves is two items, the word 'guantes' reflects this dual nature.