How to Say "garments" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “garments” is “ropas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito lavar mis ropas sucias antes de viajar.
I need to wash my dirty clothes before traveling.
Las ropas de invierno están guardadas en el armario superior.
The winter clothes are stored in the top closet.
La tienda vendía ropas finas y accesorios de lujo.
The store sold fine garments and luxury accessories.
Feminine Plural
Even though 'ropas' means 'clothes' (which can be masculine in English), the word is feminine plural in Spanish. Always use feminine articles and adjectives: 'las ropas bonitas'.
Singular vs. Plural
Mistake: “Using 'ropa' when you mean individual items, especially in older contexts or formal writing.”
Correction: While 'ropa' is a general collective word for 'clothing,' 'ropas' specifically refers to multiple separate pieces (shirts, pants, etc.). Both are correct, but 'ropa' is more common for the general concept.
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