Three distinct, neatly tailored men's business suits—one navy, one gray, and one black—standing upright in a row, representing formal attire.

trajes

TRAH-hes

NounmA1

suits?Formal business attire

Also:costumes?Clothing for a party, play, or special event,outfits?A specific set of clothes

📝 In Action

Necesito comprar dos trajes nuevos para la boda.

I need to buy two new suits for the wedding.

Los niños llevaban trajes de superhéroes en la fiesta.

The children were wearing superhero costumes at the party.

Todos sus trajes de buceo están guardados en el garaje.

All their diving suits are stored in the garage.

Word Connections

Synonyms

vestidos (dresses/clothing)
atuendos (attire/garb)

Common Collocations

trajes de baño – swimsuits
trajes sastre – tailored suits

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Noun Rule

This word is the plural of the masculine noun 'traje' (suit/costume). Since 'traje' ends in a vowel, you just add '-s' to make it plural: traje → trajes.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Confusion

Mistake: "Using 'las trajes'."

Correction: Since 'traje' is a masculine noun, its plural must use the masculine article: 'los trajes'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal vs. Fun

'Traje' is very versatile. It means a formal 'suit' (like for work) but also any specific 'costume' or 'outfit' (like for Halloween).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: trajes

Question 1 of 1

Which English word best describes 'trajes de baño'?

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Word Family

traje(suit, costume) - noun

trajecito(little suit) - noun

trapear(to mop (unrelated common verb)) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'trajes' pronounced like the English word 'trays'?

No. The 'j' in Spanish is pronounced like a strong 'H' sound in English (similar to 'house'). The correct pronunciation is closer to 'TRAH-hes'.

If I am talking about a formal women's outfit, should I use 'trajes' or 'vestidos'?

If it is a matching jacket and skirt/pants combination (a suit), use 'trajes'. If it is a one-piece garment, use 'vestidos' (dresses).