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bata

/BAH-tah//ˈbata/

nounA2general
Use 'bata' for a general-purpose dressing gown or housecoat worn at home for comfort or after bathing.
A child wearing a soft, blue-striped dressing gown over pajamas, standing comfortably.

Examples

Me puse la bata antes de bajar a desayunar.

I put on my dressing gown before going down for breakfast.

Esta bata de toalla es muy suave después de una ducha caliente.

This towel bathrobe is very soft after a hot shower.

Gender Reminder

Even though 'bata' ends in '-a', remember that Spanish uses the female article 'la' and female adjectives with it (e.g., 'la bata blanca').

Confusing Robes

Mistake: “Using 'bata' when specifically referring to a heavy, absorbent towel robe.”

Correction: While 'bata' works, 'albornoz' is the more specific and common word for a heavy, toweling bathrobe used immediately after swimming or showering.

hábito

nounB1formal
Use 'hábito' exclusively for the distinctive religious garment worn by monks, nuns, or other religious figures.

Examples

El sacerdote se puso su hábito antes de la ceremonia.

The priest put on his habit before the ceremony.

Confusing 'bata' and 'hábito'

Learners often mistakenly use 'hábito' for a regular dressing gown. Remember that 'hábito' is specific to religious clothing; for everyday wear at home, 'bata' is the correct term.

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