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    Chaqueta (en. Jacket)

    /tʃaˈketa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A long-sleeved outer garment worn over clothing.
    I put on a jacket because it was cold.
    Me puse una chaqueta porque hacía frío.
    Leather jacket or one made of similar material, used as a fashion item.
    He is wearing a very stylish leather jacket.
    Lleva una chaqueta de cuero muy estilizada.
    Jacket that is part of a sports or professional uniform.
    The soccer team wears a jacket with the club's colors.
    El equipo de fútbol lleva una chaqueta con los colores del club.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'chaqueta', derived from French 'jaquette'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Denim jacket
    Garment made of denim fabric.
    chaqueta de jeans
    Put on the jacket
    To dress in a jacket.
    ponerse la chaqueta
    Leather jacket
    Jacket made of leather, often used as a fashion item.
    chaqueta de cuero

    Related Words

    Overcoat
    Clothing item used for warmth.
    abrigo
    Blazer
    Garment that generally has sleeves and is worn over clothing.
    saco
    Shirt
    Garment that covers the upper part of the body.
    camisa

    Slang Meanings

    Jacket as a synonym for something easy to do.
    That exam was a piece of cake.
    Ese examen fue una chaqueta.
    Use of jacket as slang to indicate a plan that did not materialize.
    The plan remained unfulfilled.
    El plan se quedó en chaqueta.