traje

/TRA-hey/

suit?matching jacket and trousers/skirt

Also:outfit?a set of clothes for an occasion,costume?for a play, party, or festival,dress?less common, usually for specific types like 'traje de noche' (evening dress)

📝 In Action

Compré un traje nuevo para la entrevista.

I bought a new suit for the interview.

No olvides tu traje de baño para ir a la piscina.

Don't forget your swimsuit to go to the pool.

El traje regional de Andalucía es muy colorido.

The regional costume of Andalusia is very colorful.

Word Connections

Synonyms

atuendo (outfit, attire)
vestimenta (attire, clothing)

Common Collocations

traje de baño – swimsuit / bathing suit
traje de hombre/mujer – men's/women's suit
traje de noche – evening gown / tuxedo
traje espacial – spacesuit

Idioms & Expressions

hacerle un traje a alguien – to criticize someone severely

💡 Grammar Points

It's a Masculine Noun

Even though clothing can be for anyone, the word 'traje' is always masculine. So, you'll always say 'el traje' (the suit) or 'un traje bonito' (a nice suit).

⭐ Usage Tips

The 'traje de...' Pattern

This is a super useful pattern. Just add 'de' + another word to describe a specific outfit: 'traje de baño' (swimsuit), 'traje de buzo' (diving suit), 'traje de luces' (bullfighter's costume).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: traje

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'traje' to mean a piece of clothing?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

traer(to bring) - verb

atractivo(attractive) - adjective

distraer(to distract) - verb

contraer(to contract) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if 'traje' is the noun 'suit' or the verb 'I brought'?

Context is everything! Look for clues. If you see 'un' or 'el' before it (like 'el traje'), it's almost always the noun 'suit'. If it's followed by an object (like 'traje la comida'), it's the verb 'I brought'.

Is 'traje' related to the English word 'tuxedo'?

No, they are not related. 'Traje' comes from Latin. 'Tuxedo' comes from 'Tuxedo Park', a village in New York, which itself comes from a Native American Lenape term. It's a fun coincidence that they sound a bit similar and both relate to formal wear!