vestidos
“vestidos” means “dresses” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
dresses
Also: gowns
📝 In Action
Todos los vestidos en esta tienda son muy elegantes.
A1All the dresses in this store are very elegant.
Necesito comprar dos vestidos para la boda de mi hermana.
A2I need to buy two dresses for my sister's wedding.
dressed
Also: attired
📝 In Action
Los modelos estaban vestidos con ropa de invierno.
B1The models were dressed in winter clothes.
Salieron vestidos de negro para el funeral.
B2They left dressed in black for the funeral.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: vestidos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'vestidos' to mean the garment itself?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *vestīre*, meaning 'to clothe' or 'to dress.' The core concept of covering the body has remained consistent for thousands of years.
First recorded: c. 13th century (in similar forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vestidos' masculine or feminine?
The word *vestido* (singular) is always masculine, even though it describes a dress (a garment often worn by women). Therefore, the plural 'vestidos' is also masculine when used as a noun.
What is the difference between 'vestidos' (noun) and 'vestidas' (adjective)?
The noun *vestidos* (dresses) is always masculine plural. The adjective *vestidas* (dressed) is feminine plural and is used only when describing a group of women or feminine nouns who are wearing clothes.