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How to Say "pullover" in Spanish

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jersey

HER-sey/ˈxeɾ.sei̯/

nounA1general
Use 'jersey' for a general, often woolly, knitted garment worn on the upper body, especially in a more European Spanish context.
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' for a sweater that is specifically put on over the head, and is common in many Latin American countries as well as Spain.

Examples

Me gusta mucho tu suéter nuevo.

I really like your new sweater.

Jersey vs. Suéter

The most common confusion is between 'jersey' and 'suéter'. While both refer to a pullover garment, 'suéter' is more universally understood across Spanish-speaking regions for a sweater worn over the head. 'Jersey' can sometimes refer to a specific type of knitted garment or even a sports jersey in some contexts.

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