Language/Galician/Vocabulary/Common-Clothing-Items

Galician → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Clothing and Accessories → Common Clothing Items

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn the names of common clothing items in Galician, such as shirt, pants, and dress. Clothing is an essential part of our daily lives, and knowing the vocabulary related to clothing will help you communicate more effectively in Galician. Galicia has a rich history and culture, including its traditional clothing. Understanding Galician clothing vocabulary will allow you to better appreciate this unique culture.

Common Clothing Items

Clothing is a basic necessity, and Galician is no exception when it comes to the names of common clothing items. Here are some of the most common clothing items in Galician:

Galician	Pronunciation	English
camisa	[kaˈmi.sa]	shirt
pantalóns	[pan.ta.ˈlɔns]	pants
vestido	[bes.ˈti.do]	dress
saia	[ˈsa.ja]	skirt
sandalias	[san.ða.ˈli.as]	sandals
botas	[ˈbo.tas]	boots
abrigo	[a.ˈβɾi.ɡo]	coat
suéter	[su.e.ˈteɾ]	sweater
chaqueta	[tʃa.ˈke.ta]	jacket
gabardina	[ɡa.βar.ˈði.na]	trench coat
bufanda	[bu.ˈfãn.da]	scarf
gorra	[ˈɡor.ra]	cap
sombrero	[som.ˈbɾe.ɾo]	hat

Additional Vocabulary

Here are some additional clothing items in Galician:

• zapatos - shoes
• zapatillas - sneakers
• chándal - sweatshirt and pants set
• biquini - bikini
• bañador - swimsuit
• calcetíns - socks
• medias - stockings
• guantes - gloves

Example Sentences

Here are some examples of how to use the common clothing item vocabulary in Galician:

• Comprei unha camisa nova para a festa. (I bought a new shirt for the party.)
• Non sei que pantalóns pórme. (I don't know which pants to wear.)
• O meu vestido favorito é de cor vermella. (My favourite dress is red.)
• Gustaríame comprar unhas sandalias novas para o verán. (I would like to buy new sandals for the summer.)
• Necesito unha gabardina para os días de choiva. (I need a trench coat for the rainy days.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, you learned the names of some common clothing items in Galician. Knowing the vocabulary related to clothing is important for everyday conversations and can help you better appreciate Galician culture. Keep practicing and incorporating these words into your daily life. In the next lesson, you will learn about common accessories in Galician.

Table of Contents - Galician Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Galician

• The Galician Alphabet
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Basic Vocabulary

• Numbers 1-10
• Colors
• Days of the Week
• Months of the Year

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Nouns and Articles

• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Gender and Number

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns

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Food and Drinks

• Common Foods
• Common Drinks

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Adjectives

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adjective Agreement

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Clothing and Accessories

• Common Clothing Items
• Accessories

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Verbs

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Vocabulary

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Prepositions

• Common Prepositions
• Prepositional Phrases

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Weather and Seasons

• Weather Vocabulary
• Seasons

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Galician Culture

• Galician History
• Galician Traditions
• Galician Cuisine

Other Lessons

• Numbers 1 10
• Common Foods
• Count to 10
• Months of the Year
• Accessories
• Days of the Week
• Weather
• Travel Vocabulary
• Greetings
• Geography

Sources

• Galician Vocabulary - Months of the Year
• List of Galician words of Celtic origin - Wikipedia
• A Crash Course in the Galician Language