How to Say "underwear" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “underwear” is “braga” — use 'braga' when referring to women's underwear, specifically panties, or when talking about underwear in a general, collective sense, like a pack of panties.
braga
bra-gahˈbɾa.ɣa
Examples
Compré un paquete de bragas de algodón.
I bought a pack of cotton panties.
He comprado un paquete de bragas de algodón.
I bought a pack of cotton panties.
¿Dónde has guardado las bragas limpias?
Where did you put the clean knickers?
Usa bragas cómodas para hacer deporte.
Wear comfortable underwear for exercising.
Usually Plural
Even though you are talking about one item, people in Spain almost always say 'las bragas' (plural) instead of 'la braga' (singular).
Gender and Articles
This word is feminine, so always use 'la' or 'las'.
Regional Misunderstanding
Mistake: “Using 'bragas' to mean panties in Mexico.”
Correction: In Mexico, use 'calzones' or 'pantaletas'. In Spain, 'bragas' is the standard word.
calzón
Examples
Tengo que comprar calzones nuevos porque estos ya están viejos.
I have to buy new underpants because these are already old.
General vs. Specific Underwear
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