Language/Latin/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Latin learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will discover vocabulary related to clothes and fashion. Whether you are a fashion lover or not, it's always good to know some Latin words and expressions to describe what you are wearing or to talk about the latest trends. Let's get started!
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Family Members Vocabulary in Latin, Days of the Week, Numbers 1 100 & Directions and Locations.
Clothing Items[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the essential vocabulary related to clothing items.
| Latin | Pronunciation | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tunica | tuːnɪka | Tunic | Toga | təʊɡə | Toga | Stola | stəʊlə | Stola | Vestis | ˈwɛstɪs | Clothing | Fibula | ˈfɪbʊlə | Brooch | Palla | ˈpælə | Palla (long cloak) | Caliga | ˈkælɪɡə | Sandal | Soccus | Socks | Soleae | soˈlɛae̯ | Sandals or slippers | Carbunculus | karˈbʊŋkʊlʊs | Precious gemstone or red color |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Vidisti tunica mea nova? (Have you seen my new tunic?)
- Person 2: Certe! Palla tua quoque pulchra est. (Yes, and your palla is beautiful too.)
Colors[edit | edit source]
Colors are fundamental vocabulary words to describe any item of clothing. Let's see some of them in Latin.
| Latin | Pronunciation | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Albus | 'al.bus | White | Caeruleus | 'kaj.rĕw.lews | Blue | Croceus | 'kro.ke.ws | Golden yellow | Flavus | 'fla.wus | Yellow | Fuscus | 'fu.skus | Brown | Niger | 'ni.ger | Black | Purpureus | pur'pu.rews | Purple | Roseus | 'ro.se.ws | Pink | Ruber | 'ru.bĕr | Red | Viridis | wir'id.is | Green |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Qualem vestem indutus es? (What clothes are you wearing?)
- Person 2: Tunica caerulea mihi est, pallium autem purpureum. (I am wearing a blue tunic and a purple cloak.)
Accessories[edit | edit source]
Accessories can make or break an outfit. Here are some Latin words for accessories.
| Latin | Pronunciation | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Aurum | 'au.rum | Gold | Argentum | ar'gen.tum | Silver | Corona | ko'ro.na | Crown | Diadema | dia'de.ma | Diadem | Fascia | 'fa.s.ki.a | Headband | Fibula | 'fi.bu.la | Brooch | Gemma | 'dʒɛm.ma | Jewel | Monile | mo'ni.le | Necklace | Inaures | i'naw.rez | Earrings | Bracchiale | brak:'khi.a.le | Bracelet |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Quam pulchrum experimentum gerit gemma illa tua nova! (What a beautiful gemstone on your new accessory!)
- Person 2: Gratias tibi ago! Corollarium patris mei est. (Thank you! It's my father's coronet.)
Fabrics[edit | edit source]
Now let's learn some Latin vocabulary related to fabrics.
| Latin | Pronunciation | English | |||||||||||||||
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| Linen | 'li:.nɛn | Linum | Wool | ʊl | Lana | Leather | 'le.da.rum | Coria | Silk | sis.si.nu | Sericum | Cotton | 'kot.ton.es | Cotoneum | Polyester | po.ly.es'ter.um | Polyester |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: De quibus materia facta est tunica tua? (What material is your tunic made of?)
- Person 2: Ex lana texta est. (It's made of wool.)
Fashion Trends[edit | edit source]
Do you want to talk about the latest fashion trends in Latin? Here are some useful phrases:
- Nova tendentia: New trend
- Moda classica: Classic fashion
- Exterrarum regionum mores: Foreign customs
- Habitus elegantissime: Very elegant attire
- Decentissime vestitus: Very decent clothing
If you want to learn more Latin vocabulary related to fashion, check out our Vocabulary section. Don't forget to practice your Latin with native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions.
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Latin Quotes
- Seasons
- Words and Expressions Latin
- Null
- Count from 1 to 10
- Fruits
- Essential phrases
- Basic Phrases in Latin
- Days of the Week
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
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