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suéter

SWEY-tehr/ˈsweteɾ/

“suéter” means “sweater” in Spanish (a knitted garment for the upper body).

sweater

Also: jumper, pullover
NounmA1
SpainAndean RegionSouthern Cone
A cozy, long-sleeved knitted sweater in a bright blue color with a classic crew neck.

📝 In Action

Me gusta mucho tu suéter nuevo.

A1

I really like your new sweater.

Ponte un suéter porque va a hacer frío afuera.

A1

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

Este suéter de lana es muy suave y abrigado.

A2

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

Common Collocations

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

✏️ 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
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed from the English word 'sweater', which originally referred to clothing worn to promote sweating during exercise to lose weight.

First recorded: Early 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: sweater

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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.