Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Robe in Spanish: Bata
Bata · noun (feminine) · BAH-tah
Robe in Spanish is bata, covering bathrobes, dressing gowns, and medical coats depending on context.
Bata is BAH-tah, two syllables with stress on BAH.
Se puso la bata antes de salir de la habitación.
She put on her robe before leaving the room.
Robe in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for robe, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| bata | robe | BAH-tah | Default, widely understood |
| túnica | robe | ceremonial or historical robe | |
| albornoz | robe | Spain, specifically a bathrobe |
How Native Speakers Use Bata
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Morning routine
Todas las mañanas desayuno en bata antes de vestirme.
Every morning I have breakfast in my robe before getting dressed.
Daily routine at home.
Hotel stay
El hotel nos dio unas batas blancas muy suaves.
The hotel gave us very soft white robes.
Hotel amenity experience.
Medical context
El doctor se puso la bata blanca antes de atender al paciente.
The doctor put on his white coat before seeing the patient.
Bata also means lab coat in medical settings.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Bata
Confusing bata with roba
Incorrect: Me puse la roba para ir al baño.
Correct: Me puse la bata para ir al baño.
Roba does not mean robe—it's a conjugation of robar (to steal); the correct word for robe is bata.
Using toga for bathrobe
Incorrect: Necesito una toga nueva para después de la ducha.
Correct: Necesito una bata nueva para después de la ducha.
Toga refers to the ancient Roman garment or academic gown, not a bathrobe.
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Common Questions About Robe in Spanish
- How do you say robe in Spanish?
- The general term is bata, which covers bathrobes, dressing gowns, and even medical or lab coats in most Spanish-speaking countries.
- What is the difference between bata and albornoz?
- In Spain, albornoz specifically refers to a terry cloth bathrobe worn after bathing, while bata is broader and can include lightweight dressing gowns or medical coats.
- How do you say bathrobe in Spanish?
- Bathrobe is bata de baño in Latin America or albornoz in Spain, with bata de baño being understood everywhere across the Spanish-speaking world.