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How to Say "snood" in Spanish

The Spanish word forsnoodis bragaB1 level.

English → SpanishB1

braga

nounB1
tubular scarf
A person wearing a warm fleece neck warmer around their neck.

Examples

No olvides la braga para ir a la nieve.

Don't forget your neck warmer to go to the snow.

Llevo una braga de cuello porque hace mucho viento.

I'm wearing a neck snood because it's very windy.

Esta braga es de forro polar y calienta mucho.

This neck warmer is made of fleece and is very warm.

Singular vs. Plural

Unlike the underwear meaning, when referring to a neck warmer, it is very common to use the singular form 'la braga'.

Confusion with Scarves

Mistake:Calling it a 'bufanda'.

Correction: A 'bufanda' is a long strip of fabric you wrap; a 'braga' is a closed circle or tube you slide over your head.

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