How to Say "dressed up" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “dressed up” is “disfrazado” — use this word when referring to someone wearing a costume, like for a party, Halloween, or a play..
disfrazado
/dees-frah-SAH-doh//disfɾaˈsaðo/
Examples
El niño está disfrazado de superhéroe.
The boy is dressed up as a superhero.
Ella fue a la fiesta disfrazada de pirata.
She went to the party dressed up as a pirate.
Sus palabras eran un insulto disfrazado de broma.
His words were an insult disguised as a joke.
Matching the Person
This word needs to change its ending to match the person you are talking about. Use 'disfrazado' for a man, 'disfrazada' for a woman, and add an 's' for groups.
The 'As' Connection
To say what someone is dressed up AS, always use the little word 'de' immediately after 'disfrazado'.
Using 'como' instead of 'de'
Mistake: “Estoy disfrazado como un gato.”
Correction: Estoy disfrazado DE un gato. In Spanish, we use 'of' (de) to say what the costume is.
Forgetting the temporary state
Mistake: “Soy disfrazado.”
Correction: Estoy disfrazado. Since wearing a costume isn't a permanent personality trait, always use the verb 'estar'.
producido
/pro-doo-SEE-doh//pɾoðuˈsiðo/
Examples
Hoy vienes muy producido para la oficina.
You're very dressed up for the office today.
No hace falta ir tan producido a la fiesta.
There's no need to get so dolled up for the party.
Describing Appearance
In this informal sense, it acts like a normal adjective. Remember to say 'producida' if you are describing a woman.
Costume vs. Smart Attire
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