How to Say "tunic" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tunic” is “túnica” — B1 level.
Examples
En la antigua Roma, los hombres solían vestir una túnica de lana.
In ancient Rome, men used to wear a wool tunic.
El monje lleva una túnica marrón atada con una cuerda.
The monk wears a brown robe tied with a rope.
Ella compró una túnica de lino muy fresca para ir a la playa.
She bought a very cool linen tunic to go to the beach.
Always Feminine
Even though it doesn't refer to a person, 'túnica' is always treated as a feminine word. Use 'la' or 'una' with it.
The Accent Mark
This word is an 'esdrújula' word, which means the stress is on the third-to-last syllable. In Spanish, these words ALWAYS need a written accent mark on that vowel.
Confusing with 'Tuna'
Mistake: “Me gusta comer la túnica.”
Correction: Me gusta comer el atún (the fish) or la tuna (the fruit).
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