How to Say "wardrobe" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “wardrobe” is “armario” — use 'armario' when referring to a piece of furniture, like a closet or cupboard, used to store clothes..
armario
/ar-MAH-ree-oh//aɾˈma.ɾjo/
Examples
Mi ropa está ordenada en el armario.
My clothes are organized in the wardrobe.
Necesito colgar mi vestido en el armario nuevo.
I need to hang my dress in the new wardrobe.
¿Dónde está la llave del armario?
Where is the closet key?
El armario de mi abuela es muy antiguo y huele a naftalina.
My grandmother's wardrobe is very old and smells like mothballs.
Gender Rule
Even though it ends in '-o', 'armario' is a masculine noun. This means you always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it.
Confusing 'armario' and 'cajón'
Mistake: “Poner la ropa en el cajón (Putting clothes in the drawer) when meaning the whole wardrobe.”
Correction: Use 'armario' for the large piece of furniture, and 'cajón' for a single drawer that slides out.
vestuario
/ves-TWAH-rio//besˈtwa.ɾjo/
Examples
El vestuario del actor principal era muy elaborado.
The main actor's wardrobe (costumes) was very elaborate.
El vestuario para la obra de teatro es muy colorido.
The costumes (wardrobe) for the play are very colorful.
Necesito actualizar mi vestuario de trabajo.
I need to update my work wardrobe.
Ella tiene un vestuario increíblemente elegante.
She has an incredibly elegant collection of clothes.
Always Masculine
Even though 'ropa' (clothing) is feminine, 'vestuario' is always masculine, so you must use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Furniture vs. Collection
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