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How to Say "dressing gown" in Spanish

The Spanish word fordressing gownis bataA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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bata

nounA2
worn over pajamas
A child wearing a soft, blue-striped dressing gown over pajamas, standing comfortably.

Examples

Me puse la bata antes de bajar a desayunar.

I put on my dressing gown before going down for breakfast.

Esta bata de toalla es muy suave después de una ducha caliente.

This towel bathrobe is very soft after a hot shower.

Gender Reminder

Even though 'bata' ends in '-a', remember that Spanish uses the female article 'la' and female adjectives with it (e.g., 'la bata blanca').

Confusing Robes

Mistake:Using 'bata' when specifically referring to a heavy, absorbent towel robe.

Correction: While 'bata' works, 'albornoz' is the more specific and common word for a heavy, toweling bathrobe used immediately after swimming or showering.

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