Accessories (los accesorios) are items worn or carried to complement an outfit, adding style or functionality. In Spanish, accessories span a range of objects like jewelry, hats, scarves, and bags. They are essential for expressing personal style and completing a look.
- Spanish "accessories": los accesorios
- Common types: jewelry, hats, scarves, belts, bags, glasses
- Include both decorative and practical items
- Widely used in fashion contexts at all levels
Accessory Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Gender | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| el collar | necklace | masculine | Jewelry worn around the neck |
| la pulsera | bracelet | feminine | Jewelry worn around the wrist |
| los pendientes | earrings | masculine | Jewelry worn on the ears |
| el anillo | ring | masculine | Jewelry worn on the finger |
| el sombrero | hat | masculine | Covers the head, various styles |
| la gorra | cap | feminine | Casual, sporty hat |
| la bufanda | scarf | feminine | Worn around the neck for warmth or style |
| el cinturón | belt | masculine | Worn around the waist |
| las gafas | glasses | feminine (plural) | Used for vision or sun protection |
| el bolso | handbag/purse | masculine | Often used by women for carrying items |
| la mochila | backpack | feminine | Worn on the back; practical |
Example Sentences:
- Me regaló un collar por mi cumpleaños.
- Siempre llevo pulseras con mi reloj.
- Necesito un cinturón nuevo para esos pantalones.
el collar
scarf
Gender and Number
Accessory nouns are mostly masculine or feminine, and their articles change with number:
- Masculine: el collar → los collares
- Feminine: la pulsera → las pulseras
- Some plural forms may be tricky: "gafas" (glasses) is always plural.
To say "some," use:
- unos (m) / unas (f) for plural:
- unos pendientes (some earrings)
- unas bufandas (some scarves)
Example:
- Voy a comprar unos anillos para la fiesta.
las pulseras
Using Accessories in Context
To say you wear an accessory:
- Use llevar + the accessory:
- Llevo un cinturón.
- Ella lleva unas gafas.
To ask about accessories:
- ¿Qué accesorios llevas?
- ¿Te gustan los pendientes?
Describing accessories:
- Use adjectives after the noun:
- un bolso grande (a big bag)
- unas bufandas calientes (warm scarves)
Llevo un sombrero
Spanish accessory vocabulary covers stylish and practical items that enhance any outfit.
- los accesorios include jewelry, hats, scarves, belts, and more.
- Pay attention to gender/plural forms for correct usage.
- Express wearing/leaving and asking about accessories with simple verbs and questions.
'las gafas' means 'glasses'
'pulsera' is bracelet