Sueter (en. Sweater)

/ˈsweter/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Garment, usually made of wool or acrylic, that is used to keep warm.
In winter, I always wear a sweater to keep warm.
En invierno, siempre llevo un suéter para abrigarme.
Knitted or woven sweater that can have different styles and colors.
My favorite sweater is blue and has a very nice design.
Mi suéter favorito es de color azul y tiene un diseño muy bonito.
Clothing that is worn as part of a casual outfit.
She wore a sweater over a t-shirt to go out to the park.
Ella llevó un suéter sobre una camiseta para salir al parque.

Etymology

From the English 'sweater', which comes from the name of a garment used for warming up.

Common Phrases and Expressions

turtleneck sweater
sweater that has a higher neckline, covering part of the neck.
suéter de cuello alto
to put on a sweater
action of dressing with a sweater.
ponerse un suéter
seasonal sweater
sweater that is typical of a particular time of year.
suéter de temporada

Related Words

jacket
Similar garment but generally lighter and sleeveless.
chaqueta
coat
Thicker garment worn over sweaters for extra warmth.
abrigo
scarf
Long fabric, usually wool, that is worn around the neck for warmth.
bufanda

Slang Meanings

fashionable sweater.
That sweater you are wearing is very trendy.
Ese suéter que llevas es muy trendy.
super warm sweater.
This sweater is a must for winter, it keeps me super warm.
Este suéter es un must para el invierno, me mantiene súper caliente.