How to Say "fashion" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “fashion” is “estilo” — use 'estilo' when referring to a particular period's style, a distinct personal aesthetic, or a trend in art, design, or lifestyle.
estilo
es-TEE-lohesˈtilo
Examples
Me gusta el estilo de ese pintor, es muy moderno.
I like the style of that painter; it is very modern.
Ella tiene un estilo de vida muy saludable.
She has a very healthy lifestyle (style of life).
Necesitas cambiar tu estilo de escritura si quieres publicar el libro.
You need to change your writing style if you want to publish the book.
Always Masculine
Remember that 'estilo' is a masculine noun, so you always use the masculine word for 'the' ('el estilo') and make adjectives agree ('un estilo moderno').
Confusing 'Estilo' and 'Moda'
Mistake: “Usando la moda personal (Using 'moda' for personal style).”
Correction: 'Estilo' refers to your characteristic way of doing things or dressing; 'moda' specifically means a current trend or fashion that will eventually pass.
manera
ma-NEH-ramaˈneɾa
Examples
Me gusta la manera en que explicas las cosas.
I like the way you explain things.
Hay dos maneras de llegar al aeropuerto.
There are two ways to get to the airport.
Lo saludó de una manera muy amable.
She greeted him in a very kind manner.
Describing How: 'de manera' + Adjective
A super common pattern is 'de manera' followed by a describing word (adjective) to say how something is done. For example, 'de manera rápida' (quickly), 'de manera eficiente' (efficiently). It works just like adding '-ly' in English.
Forgetting 'de'
Mistake: “Habló manera clara.”
Correction: Habló de manera clara. To say 'in a... way', you almost always need the little word 'de' before 'manera'.
modo
moh-dohˈmo.ðo
Examples
Me gusta tu modo de ser.
I like your way of being.
Hazlo de este modo y será más fácil.
Do it this way and it will be easier.
De todos modos, gracias por tu ayuda.
Anyway, thanks for your help.
Using 'anyway'
Mistake: “Sometimes learners try to translate 'anyway' word-for-word. For example, *'Cualquier modo, gracias.'*”
Correction: The correct set phrase is 'de todos modos'. For example, 'De todos modos, gracias'. Think of it as a single chunk of vocabulary that means 'anyway' or 'in any case'.
tendencia
ten-den-syahtenˈdensja
Examples
La última tendencia en moda es usar ropa de colores brillantes.
The latest fashion trend is wearing bright-colored clothes.
Hay una tendencia creciente de trabajar desde casa.
There is a growing trend of working from home.
Los precios muestran una tendencia al alza este mes.
Prices are showing an upward trend this month.
Always Feminine
This word ends in -encia, which means it is almost always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Using it with Verbs
To say something is 'trending' or 'becoming a trend,' we often use the verb 'ser' (to be): 'Esto es tendencia'.
Don't use 'Trande'
Mistake: “Esa es la nueva trande.”
Correction: Esa es la nueva tendencia. (Don't try to make the English word 'trend' sound Spanish; use the real Spanish word!)
Distinguishing Style from Trends
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