top
“top” means “top” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
top, crop top
Also: tank top
📝 In Action
Necesito comprar un top blanco para ponérmelo con esta falda.
A2I need to buy a white top to wear with this skirt.
El top de encaje que llevabas ayer era muy bonito.
B1The lace top you were wearing yesterday was very pretty.
top, ranking
Also: peak
📝 In Action
Su nueva película está en el top de las más vistas esta semana.
B1His new movie is at the top of the most watched list this week.
España se mantiene en el top cinco de países más visitados.
B2Spain remains in the top five of most visited countries.
top-notch, first-rate
Also: superb
📝 In Action
Ese concierto estuvo top, fue el mejor de todo el festival.
B2That concert was top-notch; it was the best of the whole festival.
Contratamos a un chef top para la boda.
C1We hired a top chef for the wedding.
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Words that translate to "top" in Spanish:
crop top→first-rate→peak→ranking→superb→tank top→top→top-notch→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: top
Question 1 of 2
¿En qué contexto usamos 'top' cuando significa una prenda de vestir?
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A direct loanword adopted from English 'top,' meaning the highest point or position. It entered widespread Spanish use in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly through media, fashion, and music industries.
First recorded: Late 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'top' una palabra oficial en español?
Yes, 'top' is widely accepted and used in modern Spanish, especially in media and informal speech, although it retains its English pronunciation and is considered a borrowing.
¿Debo decir 'la top' o 'el top'?
For the garment and the ranking, 'el top' (masculine) is the most common and accepted usage. When used as an adjective (meaning excellent), it is invariable and doesn't change gender.