Bragas (en. Panties)

/ˈbɾaɣas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Garment that covers the lower torso and is worn under outer clothing.

She bought cotton panties for the summer.

Ella compró bragas de algodón para el verano.

Term used in some regions to refer to certain types of women's underwear.

Lace panties are very elegant.

Las bragas de encaje son muy elegantes.

Refers to underwear in a more casual or colloquial context.

I forgot my panties at home and can't change.

Olvidé mis bragas en casa y no puedo cambiarme.

From Latin 'bracca', referring to garments that cover the lower part of the body.

to wear panties

To use this specific garment.

llevar bragas

to change into new panties

To perform the act of putting on a new undergarment.

cambiarse de bragas

lace panties

A type of undergarment decorated with lace.

bragas de encaje

shorts

Similar inner garment that can be worn by both men and women.

calzones

bras

Garment that supports the bust, complementary to the panties.

sostenes

girdle

Garment used to compress or shape the torso and waist.

faja

Any of the garments without using a formal term.

Look at my new colorful panties!

¡Mira mis nuevas bragas de colores!

Refers to situations in which one loses embarrassment about underwear.

When we go to the beach, I don’t care if my panties are visible.

Cuando vamos a la playa, no me importa si se ven mis bragas.