Hat in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: goh-rrah
IPA: /’ɡorra/

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other meanings

In some contexts, “gorra” can also be used to refer to the rim or edge of an object, such as the brim of a hat or the rim of a bottle. It can also be used as a verb to mean “to cap” or “to put a lid on.”

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do not confuse with

“Gorra” should not be confused with “gorro,” which refers more to a knitted cap or beanie.

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variations by country

In some countries, such as Mexico, “gorra” is also used to refer to a police officer’s cap. In other countries, such as Argentina, “gorra” can be used as slang to refer to someone who is a snitch or informant.

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idioms

“Tirar la gorra al aire” is a common idiom in Spanish that means to celebrate or express excitement, often by throwing a hat into the air.

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usage

“Gorra” is a common word used in Spanish to refer to a cap or hat worn on the head. It can be used in a variety of contexts, from everyday wear to sports and fashion.

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origin

The word “gorra” comes from the Latin “galerus,” which refers to a type of helmet worn by soldiers. Over time, the word evolved to refer to various types of headgear, including the modern cap or hat.

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gorra info.

Tips to remember the word “gorra”:
– Associate “gorra” with the English word “cap” since they are similar both in meaning and in being short, easy words.
– Visualize a cap and imagine someone in Spain (“gorra” in Spain) wearing it. This link between the location and the word can help embed it in your memory.

Explanations:
– “Gorra” is a Spanish noun used to refer to a type of headwear, typically a soft cap with a visor that is often used in sports or casual wear.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Cachucha”: Yet another word for a type of cap in Spanish, often used in Latin American countries.
– “Sombrero”: This is a generic term for “hat” in Spanish but can also be used for caps depending on the context.

Alternate meanings and slang:
– In some Spanish-speaking regions, “gorra” can have a colloquial or slang meaning referring to police officers due to their distinctive caps.
– “Ponerse la gorra” (literally, “to put on the cap”) can mean to behave in an authoritative or bossy manner.

Examples of sentences that use “gorra”:
– Me compré una gorra nueva para protegerme del sol. (I bought a new cap to protect myself from the sun.)
– Los jugadores llevaban gorras con el emblema del equipo. (The players were wearing caps with the team’s emblem.)
– Ese chico siempre anda con una gorra puesta, incluso de noche. (That guy always goes around with a cap on, even at night.)
– La policía llegó rápidamente, todos con sus gorras en señal de autoridad. (The police arrived quickly, all with their caps on as a sign of authority.)

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