Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Fashion in Spanish: Moda
Moda · noun · MOH-dah
Moda is the Spanish word for fashion, encompassing clothing trends, the fashion industry, and personal style.
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La moda italiana es famosa en todo el mundo.
Italian fashion is famous around the world.
Fashion in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for fashion, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| moda | fashion | MOH-dah | Default, widely understood |
| estilo | fashion | style, closely related |
How Native Speakers Use Moda
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Trends
Las faldas largas están de moda esta temporada.
Long skirts are in fashion this season.
Discussing current clothing trends.
Career
Quiere estudiar diseño de moda en París.
She wants to study fashion design in Paris.
Talking about educational and career goals.
Shopping
Esa tienda tiene ropa de última moda a buenos precios.
That store has the latest fashion at good prices.
Recommending a clothing store.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Moda
Using fashion as a Spanish word
Incorrect: Me encanta el fashion de esta temporada.
Correct: Me encanta la moda de esta temporada.
Fashion is English; the correct Spanish word is moda, which is feminine.
Confusing de moda with a la moda
Incorrect: Ese restaurante es muy de moda.
Correct: Ese restaurante está muy de moda.
De moda requires the verb estar (temporary state of being trendy), not ser — estar de moda means to be in fashion right now.
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Common Questions About Fashion in Spanish
- How do you say 'fashion' in Spanish?
- The word is moda — for example, la industria de la moda means the fashion industry.
- How do I say 'in fashion' or 'out of fashion'?
- Use estar de moda for 'in fashion' and estar pasado de moda for 'out of fashion' — both use estar because they describe a temporary state.
- What is the difference between moda and estilo?
- Moda refers to fashion as trends and the industry, while estilo means personal style — someone can have great estilo without following the latest moda.