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vestido means dress — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: March 3, 2026

📘 Essential Spanish

vestido

noun • /[ves-TEE-doh]/

dress

Example:

El vestido azul es muy elegante.

The blue dress is very elegant.

🧠 What does vestido mean?

Vestido is a noun that refers to a garment worn by women or girls, typically consisting of a bodice and skirt in one piece. It is a common and essential item of clothing in Spanish-speaking cultures. The word can also be used in its past participle form, 'vestido', to mean dressed or clothed, but in its noun form, it specifically denotes a dress.

📚 Extra examples

  • Ana compró un vestido nuevo para la boda.
    Ana bought a new dress for the wedding.
  • El vestido de la reina era muy elegante.
    The queen's dress was very elegant.
  • Me gusta mucho este vestido de verano.
    I really like this summer dress.
  • Se puso un vestido rojo para la fiesta.
    She put on a red dress for the party.
  • Los vestidos de diseñador suelen ser caros.
    Designer dresses are usually expensive.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'vestido' comes from the verb 'vestir', which means 'to dress' or 'to wear'. This connection highlights the origin of the garment as something worn.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "vestido"

Synonyms: traje (sometimes, particularly a suit for women), atuendo (outfit, attire)
Opposites: pantalones (trousers, pants), falda (skirt)

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'dress' in Spanish?
The most common translation for 'dress' in Spanish is 'vestido'.
How do you pronounce 'vestido' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is veh-STEE-doh. The 'v' sound is similar to a 'b' in English, the 'e' is like the 'e' in 'bet', the 's' is like the 's' in 'see', the 't' is like the 't' in 'top', the 'i' is like the 'ee' in 'see', and the 'do' is like the 'do' in 'do'.
How do you use 'vestido' in a sentence?
'Vestido' is used as a noun to refer to the garment. For example, 'Ella lleva un vestido elegante' (She is wearing an elegant dress).
What is the English translation of 'vestido'?
The primary English translation of 'vestido' is 'dress'.
Does 'vestido' change for gender or number?
As a noun, 'vestido' is masculine singular. To refer to multiple dresses, it becomes 'vestidos' (masculine plural). If used as a past participle meaning 'dressed', it would agree in gender and number with the subject: 'vestido' (masculine singular), 'vestida' (feminine singular), 'vestidos' (masculine plural), 'vestidas' (feminine plural).
Is 'vestido' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'vestido' is a very common word used daily in Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a dress.
Does 'vestido' have slang or double meanings?
In its noun form referring to clothing, 'vestido' does not typically have slang or double meanings. Its primary meaning is straightforward.
Is 'vestido' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'vestido' as 'dress' are consistent across Spain and Latin America. Regional variations might exist in terms for specific types of dresses, but the general word 'vestido' remains the same.

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