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How to Say "fleece" in Spanish

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lana

LAH-nahˈla.na

nounA1general
Use 'lana' when referring to the wool from an animal's coat, or the material made from it, like in a wool sweater or blanket.
A large, fluffy white clump of raw sheep's wool resting on a simple background.

Examples

Necesito un abrigo de lana para el invierno.

I need a wool coat for the winter.

La oveja produce mucha lana cada primavera.

The sheep produces a lot of fleece every spring.

Always Feminine

Even though 'lana' ends in 'a,' it is always used with feminine articles and adjectives: 'la lana,' 'lana gruesa' (thick wool).

Gender Confusion

Mistake: “El lana es suave.”

Correction: La lana es suave. (Remember, it's a feminine word.)

polar

poh-LAHRpoˈlaɾ

nounA2informal
Use 'polar' specifically for a type of synthetic fleece fabric or a jacket made from it, often used for warmth.
A cozy, thick blue fleece jacket with a zipper and a high collar.

Examples

Llevo un polar en la mochila por si refresca.

I'm carrying a fleece in my backpack in case it gets cool.

Este polar es muy suave y abriga mucho.

This fleece is very soft and is very warm.

Using the Word Alone

While you can say 'chaqueta polar' (fleece jacket), most people just say 'el polar' to mean the whole piece of clothing.

Gender confusion

Mistake: “Me puse una polar.”

Correction: Me puse un polar.

Lana vs. Polar

Learners often confuse 'lana' and 'polar' because both can refer to warm clothing. Remember that 'lana' is primarily wool, while 'polar' refers to a specific synthetic fleece material or garment.

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