How to Say "bra" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “bra” is “sostén” — use 'sostén' for a general, everyday bra, especially when referring to sports bras or more functional types.
sostén
sohs-TENsosˈten
Examples
Necesito comprar un sostén deportivo para ir al gimnasio.
I need to buy a sports bra to go to the gym.
El sostén está en el cajón de la ropa interior.
The bra is in the underwear drawer.
Este sostén me da buen soporte.
This bra gives me good support.
Gender Trap
Even though this item is traditionally associated with women, 'sostén' is a masculine noun, so you must use 'el' (el sostén).
Using the wrong article
Mistake: “La sostén”
Correction: El sostén (Remember it's masculine, like 'el soporte').
sujetador
soo-heh-tah-dorsu.xe.taˈðoɾ
Examples
Necesito comprar un sujetador nuevo para ir al gimnasio.
I need to buy a new bra to go to the gym.
Este sujetador no tiene aros y es muy cómodo.
This bra doesn't have underwires and is very comfortable.
Asegúrate de elegir la talla de sujetador correcta.
Make sure to choose the correct bra size.
Masculine Word for a Feminine Item
Even though this word refers to a piece of women's clothing, the word itself is masculine. You must always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Plural Form
To make this word plural, add '-es' to the end because it ends in a consonant: 'los sujetadores'.
Gender Error
Mistake: “La sujetador es cara.”
Correction: El sujetador es caro. Words ending in -dor are almost always masculine in Spanish.
Sostén vs. Sujetador
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