vestuario
“vestuario” means “wardrobe” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
wardrobe
Also: clothing, costume
📝 In Action
El vestuario para la obra de teatro es muy colorido.
A2The costumes (wardrobe) for the play are very colorful.
Necesito actualizar mi vestuario de trabajo.
B1I need to update my work wardrobe.
Ella tiene un vestuario increíblemente elegante.
B2She has an incredibly elegant collection of clothes.
changing room, locker room
Also: dressing room
📝 In Action
El equipo celebró la victoria en el vestuario.
B1The team celebrated the victory in the locker room.
¿Hay un vestuario disponible para probarme estos zapatos?
A2Is there a changing room available to try on these shoes?
Dejamos todas nuestras pertenencias en las taquillas del vestuario.
B2We left all our belongings in the lockers in the changing room.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "vestuario" in Spanish:
changing room→clothing→costume→dressing room→locker room→wardrobe→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: vestuario
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'vestuario' to mean 'the physical location'?
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The word comes from the Latin term *vestiarium*, which itself is derived from *vestis*, meaning 'clothing' or 'garment.' This explains why 'vestuario' refers both to the clothes themselves and the place where you keep or change them.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vestuario' masculine or feminine?
It is always a masculine noun: 'el vestuario'. Don't confuse it with 'la ropa' (clothing), which is feminine, or 'la vestimenta' (attire), which is also feminine.
How is 'vestuario' different from 'ropa'?
'Ropa' is the general, everyday word for clothes or laundry. 'Vestuario' usually refers to a specific, organized collection of clothes (like a work uniform set, theater costumes, or a full seasonal wardrobe) or the room where you change them.