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    Casaca (en. Jacket)

    /kaˈsaka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An outer garment frequently worn in cold weather.
    The coat I bought is very warm and elegant.
    La casaca que compré es muy abrigada y elegante.
    In some contexts, it refers to a military or police uniform.
    The soldier wore a blue coat with insignia.
    El soldado vestía una casaca azul con insignias.
    A type of jacket worn in certain traditions or events, such as at sea.
    The sailor's coat has a distinctive design.
    La casaca de marinero tiene un diseño distintivo.

    Etymology

    From the French 'casac', which refers to a jacket or coat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wear a coat
    To wear an outer garment, often in a formal context.
    vestir una casaca
    dress coat
    An outer garment used on special or ceremonial occasions.
    casaca de gala
    to take off the coat
    To remove an outer garment usually to enter a warm place.
    quitarse la casaca

    Related Words

    jacket
    A similar garment that covers the upper part of the body.
    chaqueta
    coat
    A piece of clothing worn to protect against the cold.
    abrigo
    uniform
    A set of clothing items that identifies a group or profession.
    uniforme

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to a more formal or military style of dress.
    Today I'm going out with a nice coat on to impress.
    Hoy salgo con una casaca bien puesta para impresionar.
    A term used in some places to refer to a person who always dresses well.
    That guy always shows up in his coat, he has style.
    Ese chico siempre llega con su casaca, tiene estilo.