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How to Say "baggy" in Spanish

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amplio

am-plyohˈampljo

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Use 'amplio' when referring to clothes that are comfortably loose or spacious, often chosen for ease of movement or comfort in warm weather.
A person wearing an oversized, baggy sweater that hangs loosely off their shoulders.

Examples

Me gusta llevar ropa amplia cuando hace calor.

I like to wear loose clothes when it's hot.

Estos pantalones me quedan muy amplios.

These pants fit me very loosely.

Prefiero una camisa más amplia para estar cómodo.

I prefer a looser shirt to be comfortable.

Describing Fit

When you say something fits you 'amplio', it means there is extra space between the fabric and your body.

Loose vs. Unfastened

Mistake: “Mi zapato está amplio.”

Correction: Mi zapato está suelto.

ancho

AHN-choˈantʃo

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Choose 'ancho' when describing a specific fashion style that is intentionally oversized or wide, like wide-leg pants.
A small child wearing an oversized, baggy sweater that is much too large for them.

Examples

Me gusta llevar pantalones anchos en verano.

I like wearing loose pants in the summer.

flojo

FLO-hoˈflox o

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Use 'flojo' when something is physically loose or not tight, which can apply to clothing that has become too big or worn out, or even non-clothing items like a screw.
A screw that is halfway out of a wooden board.

Examples

Este tornillo está flojo, necesito un destornillador.

This screw is loose; I need a screwdriver.

Me gusta usar pantalones flojos cuando estoy en casa.

I like wearing baggy pants when I'm at home.

La cuerda está muy floja; tienes que tensarla.

The rope is very slack; you have to tighten it.

Describing State

When talking about objects being loose (like a screw or a rope), we almost always use the verb 'estar' because it describes a current state or condition.

Flojo vs. Suelto

Mistake: “Mi perro está flojo en el jardín.”

Correction: Use 'suelto' for 'loose' as in 'free/untied'. Use 'flojo' for things that are slack or not tight enough.

Choosing between 'amplio', 'ancho', and 'flojo'

Learners often confuse 'amplio' and 'ancho' for baggy clothes. Remember 'amplio' is about general comfort and spaciousness, while 'ancho' refers to a specific wide or oversized style. 'Flojo' is best reserved for when something is literally loose or falling off, not just comfortably baggy.

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