Clothes in Different Languages
Explore 28 everyday clothing words in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian and Galician. Open the wardrobe, choose an item, compare translations, build a multilingual outfit and test yourself.
Open the Wardrobe
Tap any item hanging below to open its multilingual profile.
Explore an item
Select something in the wardrobe or gallery to see its name side by side in seven Romance languages.
T-shirt
T-shirt across seven Romance languages
Use the speaker buttons to hear browser-generated pronunciation when a suitable voice is available.
Explore all 28 items
Search by English name or translation. Change the display language to put that translation on every card.
Compare two items
Choose any pair and compare their names across all seven languages.
Build your multilingual outfit
Add up to five pieces, choose a language and reveal the clothing words in your look.
Clothing language challenge
Can you identify the item from its translated name?
All clothing words in one table
A crawlable reference with all 28 items across the seven languages.
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Clothing language patterns to notice
Everyday clothes are especially useful for spotting shared Romance vocabulary — and the words that took completely different paths.
Spanish pantalones, French pantalon, Italian and Romanian pantaloni, and Catalan pantalons make the family resemblance easy to spot.
Words related to vestit/vestido can refer to a dress in some languages and a suit in others, showing why context matters.
Items such as hoodies, trainers and jeans often have both native descriptive terms and internationally borrowed alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say “clothes” in these seven languages?
Spanish: ropa; French: vêtements; Italian: vestiti; Portuguese: roupa; Catalan: roba; Romanian: haine; Galician: roupa.
Why do some clothing words have several possible translations?
Clothing vocabulary varies by country and region, especially for modern items such as trainers, hoodies, jumpers and jeans. This page uses common standard forms, while noting that alternatives may also be normal.
Are “trousers” and “pants” the same item here?
Yes. The page uses British English trousers as the main label. In American English, pants normally refers to the same outer garment.
Can I use this page for vocabulary practice?
Yes. Use the explorer for side-by-side comparison, the outfit builder for active recall and the challenge for quick recognition practice.
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