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Clothes are common, everyday objects, and the vocabulary related to them is useful to memorize when learning Portuguese. Apart from a handful of Anglicisms, few cognates exist to help you when learning the words for clothes in Portuguese, so practice is essential. The best way to learn how to talk about anything from fashion to football is to practice with an expert tutor who’ll be able to pick up when you make a mistake and give you guidance on issues like gender and sentence construction.
Below you’ll find a list of 42 words for clothes in Portuguese. Masculine nouns are marked (m) and feminine nouns are marked (f).
Vocabulary
Clothes
Roupas (f)
Shirt
Camisa (f)
T-shirt
Camiseta (f)
Blouse
Blusa (f)
Sweater
Suéter (m)
Pullover
Pulôver (m)
Vest
Colete (m)
Dress
Vestido (m)
Skirt
Saia (f)
Miniskirt
Minissaia (f)
Pants/Trousers
Calça (f)
Leggings
Legging (f)
Shorts
Calção (m)
Jeans
Jeans (m)
Socks
Meias (f)
Shoes
Sapatos (m)
Sneakers/Trainers
Tênis (m)
Sandals
Sandálias (f)
Slippers
Chinelos (m)
Suit
Terno (m)
Jacket
Jaqueta (f)
Tuxedo
Smoking (m)
Underpants
Cueca (f)
Bra
Sutiã (m)
Panties
Calcinha (f)
Overalls
Macacão (m)
Coat
Casaco (m)
Glove
Luva (f)
Tie
Gravata (f)
Bow tie
Gravata-borboleta (f)
Tights
Meia calça (f)
Belt
Cinto (m)
Swimming trunks
Calção de banho (m)
Bikini
Biquini (m)
Swimsuit
Maiô (m)
Pajamas
Pijama (m)
Nightgown
Camisola (f)
Hat
Chapéu (m)
Cap
Boné (m)
Beret
Boina (f)
Scarf
Cachecol (m)
Shawl
Xaile (m)
Bonus Vocabulary: Accessories
Glasses
Óculos (m)
Sunglasses
Óculos escuros (m)
Bag
Bolsa (f)
Umbrella
Guarda-chuva (f)
Wallet
Carteira (f)
Watch
Relógio (m)
Bracelet
Pulseira (f)
Necklace
Colar (m)
Ring
Anel (m)
Earring
Brinco (m)
Purse
Porta-moedas (m)
Handkerchief
Lenço (m)
Fan
Leque (m)
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