vestida
/ves-TEE-dah/
dressed
A person who is currently 'dressed' (wearing clothes).
vestida(Adjective)
dressed
?in the state of wearing clothes
,wearing a dress/outfit
?describing appearance
attired
?formal
📝 In Action
Ella estaba vestida de rojo para la fiesta.
A1She was dressed in red for the party.
La novia llegó vestida de blanco, como es tradición.
A2The bride arrived dressed in white, as is tradition.
¿Estás ya vestida? Es hora de irnos.
A1Are you dressed yet? It’s time for us to go.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Since 'vestida' is an adjective, it must match the person or thing you are describing in gender (feminine) and number (singular). If you were talking about two women, you would say 'vestidas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Estar vs. Ser
Mistake: "Using 'ser vestida' to describe a current state: 'Ella es vestida de rojo.'"
Correction: Use 'estar vestida' to describe the temporary state or appearance: 'Ella está vestida de rojo.' The verb 'ser' is only used for passive actions (Definition 2).
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing the Color
To specify the color of the outfit, always use 'de' (of) before the color: 'vestida de azul' (dressed in blue).
Depicting the state of 'having been dressed' (the result of someone else completing the action of dressing them).
vestida(Adjective)
having been dressed
?passive voice, indicating an action completed by someone else
📝 In Action
La figura fue vestida con seda y joyas preciosas.
B2The figure was dressed (or clothed) with silk and precious jewels.
Tras el ritual, la niña fue vestida con el traje ceremonial.
B2After the ritual, the girl was dressed in the ceremonial outfit.
💡 Grammar Points
Passive Action
When 'vestida' is used with the verb 'ser' (fue vestida), it means the subject (la figura) received the action of dressing from an outside source. This describes the action itself, not the resulting state.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Verb 'Vestir'
Remember that 'vestida' is the feminine past form of the verb 'vestir' (to dress). You will hear 'vestido' (masculine) more often when forming compound tenses with 'haber' (e.g., 'ha vestido a su hija').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vestida
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'vestida' to describe a person's current appearance?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'vestida' and 'vestido'?
'Vestida' is the feminine form, used when describing a female person or a feminine noun (like 'la estatua vestida'). 'Vestido' is the masculine form, used for male persons or masculine nouns. Remember, 'vestido' is also the word for 'dress' (the garment).
How do I say 'She is wearing a coat' using a form of 'vestir'?
While you can say 'Ella está vestida con un abrigo' (She is dressed with a coat), it is much more common to use the verb 'llevar' (to wear): 'Ella lleva un abrigo'.