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How to Say Swimsuit in Spanish: Traje de Baño
Traje de baño · noun (masculine) · TRAH-heh deh BAH-nyoh
Swimsuit in Spanish is traje de baño (most regions), bañador (Spain), malla (Argentina), or vestido de baño (Colombia).
Traje de baño is TRAH-heh deh BAH-nyoh, four syllables total across the phrase.
No olvides empacar tu traje de baño para la playa.
Don't forget to pack your swimsuit for the beach.
Swimsuit in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for swimsuit, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| traje de baño | swimsuit | TRAH-heh deh BAH-nyoh | Default, widely understood |
| bañador | swimsuit | Spain | |
| vestido de baño | swimsuit | Colombia | |
| malla | swimsuit | Argentina |
How Native Speakers Use Traje de baño
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Beach vacation
Compré un traje de baño nuevo para las vacaciones en Cancún.
I bought a new swimsuit for the vacation in Cancún.
Shopping for vacation.
Spain usage
¿Trajiste el bañador? La piscina está calentita.
Did you bring the swimsuit? The pool is nice and warm.
Using the Spanish term bañador.
Trying on
Este traje de baño me queda un poco apretado.
This swimsuit is a little tight on me.
Fitting room experience.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Traje de baño
Wrong preposition
Incorrect: Traje para baño.
Correct: Traje de baño.
The fixed expression uses de (of), not para (for): traje de baño.
Using ropa de baño for a single piece
Incorrect: Me puse la ropa de baño.
Correct: Me puse el traje de baño.
Ropa de baño is a generic category (swimwear); for a specific swimsuit, use traje de baño or bañador.
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Common Questions About Swimsuit in Spanish
- How do you say swimsuit in Spanish?
- The most universally understood term is traje de baño, though bañador (Spain), malla (Argentina), and vestido de baño (Colombia) are common regional alternatives.
- What is the difference between bañador and bikini?
- Bañador refers to any swimsuit (one-piece or trunks), while bikini specifically means a two-piece swimsuit for women and is used the same way in Spanish as in English.
- How do you say swimming trunks in Spanish?
- Men's swimming trunks are called traje de baño, bañador, or more specifically pantaloneta de baño or bermudas de baño depending on the style and region.