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How to Say "sweater" in Spanish

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jersey

HER-sey/ˈxeɾ.sei̯/

nounA1general
Use 'jersey' for a general knitted garment worn on the upper body, especially common in Spain.
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 knitted garment for the upper body, often considered a more direct cognate and common in Latin America.

Examples

Me gusta mucho tu suéter nuevo.

I really like your new sweater.

Jersey vs. Suéter

The main confusion arises from regional usage. While both are understood, 'jersey' is more prevalent in Spain, and 'suéter' is more common in many Latin American countries. Both refer to the same type of clothing, so choosing either is usually safe, but be aware of local preferences.

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