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How to Say "brassiere" in Spanish

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sostén

nounA2formal
Use 'sostén' for a modern and widely understood term for a bra, especially in neutral or everyday contexts.

Examples

Necesito comprar un sostén deportivo para ir al gimnasio.

I need to buy a sports bra to go to the gym.

sujetador

soo-heh-tah-dorsu.xe.taˈðoɾ

nounA2formal
Opt for 'sujetador' when you want to use a more formal or slightly older-fashioned term for a bra, though it is still perfectly understood.
A simple, colorful illustration of a classic brassiere.

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.

Choosing Between Sostén and Sujetador

Learners might be confused about which term is 'correct'. While both mean bra, 'sostén' is generally more common in everyday conversation and modern usage. 'Sujetador' is also correct but can sound a bit more formal or even slightly dated to some speakers.

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