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How to Say "jumper" in Spanish

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jersey

HER-sey/ˈxeɾ.sei̯/

nounA1General
Use 'jersey' primarily in Spain and other regions influenced by British English to refer to a knitted sweater or pullover.
A cozy, bright red knitted sweater, neatly folded on a surface.

Examples

Hace frío, ponte un jersey grueso antes de salir.

It's cold, put on a thick sweater before going out.

Este jersey de lana pica un poco.

This wool jumper is a little scratchy.

Compré un jersey azul que combina con mis vaqueros.

I bought a blue sweater that matches my jeans.

Always Masculine

Even though it ends in '-ey', this word is always masculine, so you must use 'el' or 'un': 'el jersey rojo'.

Pronunciation

Mistake: “Pronouncing the 'j' like the English 'j' sound (like in 'jet').”

Correction: The 'j' is pronounced like a strong 'h' sound (like in 'hello'): 'HER-sey'.

suéter

nounA1General
Use 'suéter' in many parts of Latin America, reflecting the influence of American English, to refer to a sweater.

Examples

Me gusta mucho tu suéter nuevo.

I really like your new sweater.

Regional Preference: Jersey vs. Suéter

The main confusion arises from regional preferences. While 'jersey' is common in Spain (influenced by British English), 'suéter' is more prevalent in Latin America (influenced by American English). Both are generally understood, but using the regional term is more natural.

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