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indumentaria

Definitions of indumentaria
  1. noun
    a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
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    complemento
    clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
    arrequives, atavío, gala, galas
    especially fine or decorative clothing
    atuendo, traje, veste, vestido
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
    ropa de playa
    clothing to be worn at a beach
    azul
    blue clothing
    novedad
    a different or fresh set of clothes
    calzado
    clothing worn on a person's feet
    prenda
    an article of clothing
    gris
    clothing that is a grey color
    protección, protector
    clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury
    ropa
    informal terms for clothing
    librea, tenida, uniforme, vestuario
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
    huevera, suspensorio
    a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
    cinturón
    a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
    liga, tirantes
    elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
    sostén, sujetador
    an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
    taparrabo
    a garment that provides covering for the loins
    pechera
    protective garment consisting of a pad worn in baseball by catchers and by football players
    ropa de paisano, traje de paisano
    civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform
    vestido
    the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
    dodotis, pañal
    garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
    escafandra, escafandro
    a weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers
    vestido
    a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
    bimba, chistera, clac, cubilete, galera, sombrero de copa
    a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
    codera
    protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the elbow by football and hockey players
    vestido de etiqueta, vestido de noche
    attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening
    adornos
    (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
    guante
    handwear: covers the hand and wrist
    bata, garnacha, manto, toga, túnica
    outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
    hábito
    a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order
    añadido, cabellera, postizo
    a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
    ropa de segunda mano
    outgrown garment passed down from one person to another
    sombrero
    headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
    velo
    a garment that covers the head and face
    casco
    a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
    capucha
    a headdress that protects the head and face
    calcetería
    socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
    mono
    one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist's uniform
    rodillera
    protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football or baseball or hockey players
    colada
    garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
    polaina
    a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
    batín
    a man's soft jacket usually with a tie belt; worn at home
    mitra
    a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
    manguito
    a warm tubular covering for the hands
    chambra, negligé, peinador, ropón
    a loose dressing gown for women
    camisa de dormir, camisón
    lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
    atavío
    a set of clothing (with accessories)
    pijama, piyama
    (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers
    raglán
    a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves
    escapulario
    garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit
    bufanda, fular
    a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
    canillera, espinillera
    a stiff protective garment worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins
    camisa
    a garment worn on the upper half of the body
    hombrera
    protective garment consisting of a hard rounded pad worn by football players to protect their shoulders
    falda
    a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women
    camisa de fuerza
    a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
    conjunto, traje
    a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
    ropa de niño
    a garment (a gown or narrow strips of cloth) for an infant
    jersey, jersé, suéter
    a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
    bañador, traje de baño
    tight fitting garment worn for swimming
    muslera
    protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the thighs by football players
    turbante
    a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
    ropa interior
    a garment worn under other garments
    chaleco
    a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
    ropa de luto
    a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
    toca
    headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women
    muñequera
    protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football players
    type of:
    artículos de consumo, bienes de consumo
    goods (as food or clothing) intended for direct use or consumption
    cubierta, envoltura
    an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
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