A cozy, long-sleeved knitted sweater in a bright blue color with a classic crew neck.

suéter

SWEY-tehr

nounmA1

sweater?a knitted garment for the upper body

Also:jumper?British English term for a sweater,pullover?a sweater that is put on over the head

📝 In Action

Me gusta mucho tu suéter nuevo.

I really like your new sweater.

Ponte un suéter porque va a hacer frío afuera.

Put on a sweater because it's going to be cold outside.

Este suéter de lana es muy suave y abrigado.

This wool sweater is very soft and warm.

Word Connections

Synonyms

jersey (sweater (common in Spain))
pulóver (pullover (common in Argentina/Uruguay))
chompa (sweater (common in Andean countries))
saco (sweater/jacket (common in Colombia/Ecuador))

Antonyms

camiseta (t-shirt)

Common Collocations

suéter de lana – wool sweater
suéter de cuello alto – turtleneck sweater
ponerse un suéter – to put on a sweater

💡 Grammar Points

Gender of 'suéter'

This word is masculine because it ends in 'r'. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it (el suéter).

Making it Plural

To talk about more than one, add '-es' to the end: 'los suéteres'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Spelling Alert

Mistake: "sweater"

Correction: suéter

⭐ Usage Tips

Regional Names

While 'suéter' is understood everywhere, if you are in Spain, try using 'jersey' (pronounced hair-SAY) to sound more like a local.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: suéter

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'The sweaters' (plural)?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

suetercito(small/cute sweater) - noun

sueterón(large/thick sweater) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'suéter' have an accent mark?

Spanish words that end in 'r' usually have the stress on the last syllable. Since 'suéter' is stressed on the first syllable (SWEY-), we must add an accent mark to show it breaks the normal rule.

Is 'suéter' used for hoodies too?

Usually no. A hoodie is typically called a 'sudadera'. 'Suéter' usually refers to a knitted garment without a hood.