Linda ropa interior.
Nice underwear.
Ropa interior names the layer under your clothes that nobody sees, and an adjective like linda can go in front of the whole phrase.
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How to say "underwear" in Spanish
la ropa interior
noun phrasefemininesingular
"Underwear" in Spanish is la ropa interior, literally "inner clothing". The two words always go together, and the phrase is feminine and singular. For single items there are separate words, such as los calzoncillos for men's briefs or boxers.
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Sí, la ropa interior está bien.
Yes, underwear is fine.
Without a swimsuit at the pool, the others say underwear will do, and the reply agrees with a singular verb, está.
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Words for each item
Ropa interior covers everything. These name single pieces.
| Spanish | English | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| la ropa interior | underwear in general | One phrase for all of it, always singular. |
| los calzoncillos | men's briefs or boxers | Plural, like English briefs. |
| las bragas | women's briefs | The word in Spain. In Argentina and Uruguay it's la bombacha. |
| el sujetador | bra | The word in Spain. El sostén is understood everywhere. |
| la camiseta interior | undershirt | Worn under a shirt or sweater. |
Tip: Clothing labels show the size as talla, and ¿Qué talla usas? asks what size someone wears.
Grammar: la ropa interior
Four points for using the phrase correctly.
Two words, one meaning
ropa is clothes and interior means inner. Only together do they mean underwear.It follows ropa
Ropa is feminine, so the phrase takes la and feminine adjectives: La ropa interior está limpia.Adjectives at the end
ropa interior limpia, ropa interior nueva. Add the adjective after interior, never between the two words.Singular for a whole drawer
Like la ropa, it stays singular even when you mean many pieces: Toda la ropa interior está en la maleta.Example sentences
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Sí, la ropa interior está bien.
Yes, underwear is fine.
Linda ropa interior.
Nice underwear.
Necesito ropa interior limpia.
I need clean underwear.
La ropa interior está en la maleta.
The underwear is in the suitcase.
Common mistakes
Mistakes learners make with this word, and how to fix them.
✗las ropas interiores
✓la ropa interior
Everyday Spanish keeps the phrase singular, even for several pieces.
✗la interior ropa
✓la ropa interior
Interior is an adjective, so it comes after ropa.
✗el ropa interior
✓la ropa interior
The article matches ropa, a feminine noun.
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How to remember it
Think of the interior of a house, the rooms on the inside. Ropa interior is the clothing on the inside.
Questions about "underwear" in Spanish
How do you say underwear in Spanish?
La ropa interior. It's feminine and singular, and it covers every kind of underwear.
Is ropa interior singular or plural?
Singular: la ropa interior está limpia. Spanish counts it as one mass of clothing, just like la ropa.
How do you say men's underwear in Spanish?
Los calzoncillos, for briefs and boxers alike. For boxer shorts you'll also hear los bóxers.
How do you say "clean underwear" in Spanish?
Ropa interior limpia. The adjective goes last and takes the feminine ending to match ropa.
