How to Say "dress" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “dress” is “vestido” — use 'vestido' for a general, single-piece garment worn by women or girls..
vestido
/bes-TEE-doh//besˈti.ðo/
Examples
Ella compró un vestido rojo para la fiesta.
She bought a red dress for the party.
El vestido de novia era espectacular.
The wedding dress was spectacular.
Prefiero los vestidos de verano porque son más cómodos.
I prefer summer dresses because they are more comfortable.
It's Masculine!
Even though a 'dress' is an item typically worn by women, the Spanish word for it, 'vestido', is masculine. Always remember to say 'el vestido' (the dress) or 'un vestido' (a dress).
Gender Mix-up
Mistake: “Me gusta mucho la vestido que llevas.”
Correction: Me gusta mucho el vestido que llevas. Because 'vestido' is a masculine noun, you need to use the masculine article 'el'.
traje
/TRA-hey//'tɾaxe/
Examples
Compré un traje nuevo para la entrevista.
I bought a new suit for the interview.
No olvides tu traje de baño para ir a la piscina.
Don't forget your swimsuit to go to the pool.
El traje regional de Andalucía es muy colorido.
The regional costume of Andalusia is very colorful.
It's a Masculine Noun
Even though clothing can be for anyone, the word 'traje' is always masculine. So, you'll always say 'el traje' (the suit) or 'un traje bonito' (a nice suit).
General vs. Specific 'Dress'
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