chaleco means vest — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: March 16, 2026
chaleco
noun • /[cha-LE-ko]/
vest
Example:
El camarero llevaba un chaleco negro.
The waiter wore a black vest.
🧠 What does chaleco mean?
A chaleco is a type of sleeveless upper-body garment, typically worn over other clothing. It can be a fashion item, such as a knitted vest or a denim vest, or a functional garment like a life vest (chaleco salvavidas) or a bulletproof vest (chaleco antibalas). While the word itself is straightforward, the range of contexts it appears in, from high fashion to safety equipment, can sometimes lead to amusing juxtapositions.
📚 Extra examples
- Se puso un chaleco de punto grueso para protegerse del frío.
He put on a thick knitted vest to protect himself from the cold. - El equipo de rescate llevaba chalecos salvavidas de color naranja brillante.
The rescue team wore bright orange life vests. - Para la actuación, el actor necesitaba un chaleco con lentejuelas.
For the performance, the actor needed a sequined vest. - El ciclista se aseguró de usar su chaleco reflectante antes de salir.
The cyclist made sure to wear his reflective vest before going out.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'chaleco' has an interesting origin, likely stemming from the Basque word 'txaleko', meaning a type of tunic. It entered Spanish and evolved to describe the garment we know today.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "chaleco"
Synonyms: corpiño, camisola
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