Clothing Accessories in Spanish (Mexican Spanish)
Accesorios de ropa • pronunciation (IPA) • examples • tap-to-hear audio
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Want to talk accessories without sounding like you swallowed a fashion catalog? Here are 80+ clothing accessories in Mexican Spanish, with IPA pronunciation, short real-life examples, and tap-to-play audio for each word or phrase.
Pronunciation note: IPA like /aˈɾe.tes/ is a “how it’s said” guide. Don’t stress perfection—stress being understood. You’ll win.
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High-frequency words you’ll hear in stores, on the street, and in “help, I lost my…” situations.
el cinturón
/sel.tuˈɾon/
belt
la gorra
/ˈɡo.ra/
cap
la bufanda
/buˈfan.da/
scarf
los guantes
/ɡwan.tes/
gloves
los lentes de sol
/ˈlen.tes ðe sol/
sunglasses
la bolsa
/ˈbol.sa/
bag / purse (often in Mexico)
el reloj
/reˈlox/
watch / clock (context tells you)
los aretes
/aˈɾe.tes/
earrings (common in Mexico)
12 real-life phrases (so you can shop without charades)
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¿Dónde está la sección de accesorios?store
/ˈdon.de esˈta la sekˈsjon ðe ak.seˈso.ɾjos/
Where is the accessories section?
¿Cuánto cuesta este cinturón?price
/ˈkwan.to ˈkwes.ta ˈes.te sel.tuˈɾon/
How much does this belt cost?
¿Me puedo probar la gorra?try on
/me ˈpwe.ðo pɾoˈβaɾ la ˈɡo.ra/
Can I try on the cap?
¿Tienes estos lentes en otro color?options
/ˈtje.nes ˈes.tos ˈlen.tes en ˈo.tɾo koˈloɾ/
Do you have these glasses in another color?
Busco una bufanda que combine con esto.match
/ˈbus.ko ˈu.na buˈfan.da ke komˈbi.ne kon ˈes.to/
I’m looking for a scarf that matches this.
¿Me ajustas la correa del reloj, por favor?help
/me aˈxus.tas la koˈre.a ðel reˈlox poɾ faˈβoɾ/
Can you adjust the watch strap for me, please?
Se me rompió la hebilla.oops
/se me romˈpjo la eˈβi.ʝa/
The buckle broke on me.
¿Me queda bien este collar?fit
/me ˈke.ða βjen ˈes.te koˈʝaɾ/
Does this necklace look good on me?
Necesito una cangurera para viajar.travel
/ne.seˈsi.to ˈu.na kan.ɡuˈɾe.ɾa ˈpa.ɾa βjaˈxaɾ/
I need a waist bag (fanny pack) for traveling.
Traigo mis llaves en el llavero.everyday
/ˈtɾai.ɣo mis ˈʝa.βes en el ʝaˈβe.ɾo/
I carry my keys on the keychain.
¿Aceptan devoluciones de accesorios?returns
/aˈsep.tan de.βo.luˈsjo.nes ðe ak.seˈso.ɾjos/
Do you accept returns on accessories?
Esta bolsa está muy pesada.reality
/ˈes.ta ˈbol.sa esˈta muj peˈsa.ða/
This bag is really heavy.
Quick curiosities (Mexico-friendly)
- lentes is super common in Mexico for “glasses.” You might also hear gafas (more common in Spain / formal vibe).
- bolsa often means “purse/handbag” in Mexico (and also “bag” in general). Context does the heavy lifting.
- cartera can mean “wallet” in Mexico, but in some places it leans “handbag.” If you want extra clarity, say billetera (wallet).
- aretes is the everyday Mexico word for earrings; pendientes is widely understood too.
Accessory vocabulary by category
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Head & hair
| Spanish | Pronunciation | Meaning (EN) | Example (ES) | Translation (EN) | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| el sombrero | /somˈbɾe.ɾo/ | hat | Trae un sombrero para el sol. | He’s wearing a hat for the sun. | |
| la gorra | /ˈɡo.ra/ | cap | Me pongo la gorra cuando manejo. | I put on the cap when I drive. | |
| la cachucha MX | /kaˈtʃu.tʃa/ | cap (Mexico slangy/common) | Se me voló la cachucha con el viento. | My cap flew off in the wind. | |
| el gorro | /ˈɡo.ro/ | beanie / knit cap | En invierno uso gorro y bufanda. | In winter I wear a beanie and scarf. | |
| la boina | /ˈboj.na/ | beret | La boina le queda perfecta. | The beret fits them perfectly. | |
| la visera | /biˈse.ɾa/ | visor | Para correr prefiero una visera. | For running, I prefer a visor. | |
| la diadema | /ðjaˈðe.ma/ | headband | Trae una diadema roja en el cabello. | She’s wearing a red headband in her hair. | |
| la banda para el cabello | /ˈban.da ˈpa.ɾa el kaˈβe.ʝo/ | hair band / headband | Me puse una banda para el cabello en el gym. | I put on a hair band at the gym. | |
| la liga para el cabello MX | /ˈli.ɣa ˈpa.ɾa el kaˈβe.ʝo/ | hair tie | ¿Me prestas una liga para el cabello? | Can you lend me a hair tie? | |
| la dona para el cabello MX | /ˈdo.na ˈpa.ɾa el kaˈβe.ʝo/ | scrunchie | Compré una dona para el cabello de colores. | I bought a colorful scrunchie. | |
| el pasador | /pa.saˈðoɾ/ | barrette / hair clip | Se me cayó el pasador en el metro. | My barrette fell off in the subway. | |
| la horquilla | /oɾˈki.ʝa/ | bobby pin | Necesito dos horquillas para el peinado. | I need two bobby pins for the hairstyle. | |
| la pinza para el cabello | /ˈpin.sa ˈpa.ɾa el kaˈβe.ʝo/ | claw clip | Me recogí el cabello con una pinza. | I pulled up my hair with a clip. | |
| el pañuelo | /paˈɲwe.lo/ | scarf / bandana / kerchief | Amarró el pañuelo en la cabeza. | She tied the scarf on her head. | |
| el turbante | /tuɾˈβan.te/ | turban | El turbante combina con su vestido. | The turban matches her dress. | |
| las orejeras | /o.ɾeˈxe.ɾas/ | earmuffs | Me puse orejeras porque hacía frío. | I put on earmuffs because it was cold. |
Neck, shoulders & style extras
| Spanish | Pronunciation | Meaning (EN) | Example (ES) | Translation (EN) | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| la bufanda | /buˈfan.da/ | scarf | Esa bufanda está suavecita. | That scarf is really soft. | |
| la chalina | /tʃaˈli.na/ | light scarf | Me llevé una chalina por si refresca. | I brought a light scarf in case it gets chilly. | |
| el rebozo MX | /reˈβo.so/ | traditional shawl | Su abuela usa rebozo para salir. | Her grandma wears a rebozo to go out. | |
| el chal | /tʃal/ | shawl | Me prestó su chal en la noche. | She lent me her shawl at night. | |
| el pañuelo | /paˈɲwe.lo/ | scarf / kerchief | Trae un pañuelo en el cuello. | He’s wearing a scarf around his neck. | |
| la corbata | /koɾˈβa.ta/ | tie | Se puso corbata para la entrevista. | He wore a tie for the interview. | |
| el corbatín | /koɾ.βaˈtin/ | bow tie | El corbatín le da un toque elegante. | The bow tie gives it an elegant touch. | |
| la pajarita | /pa.xaˈɾi.ta/ | bow tie (also used) | Compró una pajarita negra. | He bought a black bow tie. | |
| el moño | /ˈmo.ɲo/ | bow (ribbon or bow tie shape) | Le hice un moño a la bufanda. | I tied a bow in the scarf. | |
| el prendedor | /pɾenˈðe.ðoɾ/ | brooch / pin | Trae un prendedor en la solapa. | She’s wearing a pin on the lapel. | |
| el broche | /ˈbɾo.tʃe/ | clasp / brooch | Se abrió el broche de la pulsera. | The bracelet clasp came undone. | |
| el collar | /koˈʝaɾ/ | necklace | Ese collar brilla muchísimo. | That necklace shines a lot. | |
| la gargantilla | /ɡaɾ.ɣanˈti.ʝa/ | choker | La gargantilla le queda muy bonita. | The choker looks really nice on her. | |
| la cadena | /kaˈðe.na/ | chain (neck chain) | Se le enredó la cadena con el cabello. | The chain got tangled with her hair. | |
| el dije | /ˈdi.xe/ | pendant / charm | El dije tiene forma de estrella. | The pendant is star-shaped. |
Eyewear & face accessories
| Spanish | Pronunciation | Meaning (EN) | Example (ES) | Translation (EN) | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| los lentes MX | /ˈlen.tes/ | glasses | No veo bien sin mis lentes. | I don’t see well without my glasses. | |
| los lentes de sol | /ˈlen.tes ðe sol/ | sunglasses | Ponte los lentes de sol, está fuerte el sol. | Put on your sunglasses, the sun is intense. | |
| el armazón | /aɾ.maˈson/ | frame (glasses frame) | Quiero un armazón más ligero. | I want a lighter frame. | |
| la mica MX | /ˈmi.ka/ | lens (glasses lens; commonly said) | Se rayó la mica de mis lentes. | The lens on my glasses got scratched. | |
| el estuche para lentes | /esˈtu.tʃe ˈpa.ɾa ˈlen.tes/ | glasses case | Guarda los lentes en el estuche. | Keep the glasses in the case. | |
| los lentes de contacto | /ˈlen.tes ðe konˈtak.to/ | contact lenses | Hoy traigo lentes de contacto. | Today I’m wearing contact lenses. |
Jewelry & wrist/ankle accessories
| Spanish | Pronunciation | Meaning (EN) | Example (ES) | Translation (EN) | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| los aretes MX | /aˈɾe.tes/ | earrings | Me puse aretes pequeños. | I put on small earrings. | |
| los pendientes | /penˈðjen.tes/ | earrings (also used) | Esos pendientes combinan con tu collar. | Those earrings match your necklace. | |
| las arracadas MX | /a.raˈka.ðas/ | hoop earrings | Le encantan las arracadas grandes. | She loves big hoop earrings. | |
| los broqueles MX | /bɾoˈke.les/ | stud earrings | Trae broqueles de plata. | She’s wearing silver studs. | |
| el anillo | /aˈni.ʝo/ | ring | Perdí mi anillo en la playa. | I lost my ring at the beach. | |
| la sortija | /soɾˈti.xa/ | ring (more formal/literary) | La sortija tiene una piedra azul. | The ring has a blue stone. | |
| la pulsera | /pulˈse.ɾa/ | bracelet | Esa pulsera me la regalaron. | They gave me that bracelet as a gift. | |
| el brazalete | /bɾa.saˈle.te/ | bangle / cuff bracelet | El brazalete se abrió del broche. | The bangle opened at the clasp. | |
| el reloj | /reˈlox/ | watch | Mi reloj ya necesita pila. | My watch already needs a battery. | |
| el reloj inteligente | /reˈlox in.te.liˈxen.te/ | smartwatch | El reloj inteligente cuenta mis pasos. | The smartwatch counts my steps. | |
| la tobillera | /to.βiˈʝe.ɾa/ | anklet | Trae una tobillera discreta. | She’s wearing a subtle anklet. | |
| el piercing | /ˈpiɾ.sinɡ/ | piercing | Se cambió el piercing de la oreja. | He changed his ear piercing. | |
| la medalla | /meˈða.ʝa/ | medal / medallion (pendant) | La medalla cuelga de una cadena. | The medallion hangs from a chain. |
Bags, wallets & carry stuff
| Spanish | Pronunciation | Meaning (EN) | Example (ES) | Translation (EN) | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| la bolsa MX | /ˈbol.sa/ | bag / purse | Dejé la bolsa en la silla. | I left the bag on the chair. | |
| el bolso | /ˈbol.so/ | handbag | Ese bolso tiene muchos compartimentos. | That handbag has lots of compartments. | |
| la cartera | /kaɾˈte.ɾa/ | wallet (often in Mexico) | Traigo la cartera en la bolsa. | I carry the wallet in the bag. | |
| la billetera | /bi.ʝeˈte.ɾa/ | wallet | Guardé el efectivo en la billetera. | I put the cash in the wallet. | |
| el monedero | /mo.neˈðe.ɾo/ | coin purse | Tengo cambio en el monedero. | I have change in the coin purse. | |
| la mochila | /moˈtʃi.la/ | backpack | Mi laptop va en la mochila. | My laptop goes in the backpack. | |
| el morral | /moˈral/ | satchel / shoulder bag | Trae un morral cruzado. | He’s wearing a crossbody satchel. | |
| la bandolera | /ban.doˈle.ɾa/ | crossbody bag | La bandolera es práctica para viajar. | A crossbody bag is practical for traveling. | |
| la cangurera MX | /kan.ɡuˈɾe.ɾa/ | fanny pack / waist bag | Guardé el pasaporte en la cangurera. | I kept my passport in the fanny pack. | |
| la riñonera | /ri.ɲoˈne.ɾa/ | waist bag (also used) | La riñonera va al frente para más seguridad. | The waist bag goes in front for more security. | |
| el maletín | /ma.leˈtin/ | briefcase | Lleva los documentos en el maletín. | He carries the documents in the briefcase. | |
| el portafolio | /poɾ.taˈfo.ljo/ | portfolio / briefcase | Metí mi CV en el portafolio. | I put my resume in the portfolio case. | |
| el neceser | /ne.seˈseɾ/ | toiletry bag | Mi cepillo va en el neceser. | My toothbrush goes in the toiletry bag. | |
| la cosmetiquera MX | /kos.me.tiˈke.ɾa/ | makeup bag | Trae una cosmetiquera en la bolsa. | She has a makeup bag in her purse. | |
| el porta credenciales | /ˈpoɾ.ta kɾe.ðenˈsja.les/ | badge/ID holder | Pon tu gafete en el porta credenciales. | Put your badge in the ID holder. | |
| el llavero | /ʝaˈβe.ɾo/ | keychain | Ese llavero tiene forma de taco. | That keychain is taco-shaped. |
Hands, warmth & practical add-ons
| Spanish | Pronunciation | Meaning (EN) | Example (ES) | Translation (EN) | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| los guantes | /ɡwan.tes/ | gloves | No olvides tus guantes. | Don’t forget your gloves. | |
| las manoplas | /maˈno.plas/ | mittens | Las manoplas calientan más. | Mittens keep you warmer. | |
| el paraguas | /paˈɾa.ɣwas/ | umbrella | Llévate el paraguas, va a llover. | Take the umbrella; it’s going to rain. | |
| la sombrilla | /somˈbɾi.ʝa/ | parasol | Usó una sombrilla para el sol. | She used a parasol for the sun. | |
| el cinturón | /sel.tuˈɾon/ | belt | Me apreté el cinturón un hoyo más. | I tightened my belt one more hole. | |
| la hebilla | /eˈβi.ʝa/ | buckle | La hebilla del cinturón está rayada. | The belt buckle is scratched. | |
| los tirantes | /tiˈɾan.tes/ | suspenders | Se puso tirantes para la fiesta. | He wore suspenders to the party. | |
| la correa | /koˈre.a/ | strap (watch/bag) | La correa del reloj está floja. | The watch strap is loose. | |
| las agujetas MX | /a.ɣuˈxe.tas/ | shoelaces | Se me desamarraron las agujetas. | My shoelaces came untied. | |
| los cordones | /koɾˈðo.nes/ | shoelaces (also used) | Necesito cordones nuevos. | I need new shoelaces. | |
| las plantillas | /planˈti.ʝas/ | insoles | Compré plantillas para caminar cómodo. | I bought insoles to walk comfortably. | |
| las calcetas MX | /kalˈse.tas/ | socks | Me puse calcetas largas. | I put on long socks. | |
| las medias | /ˈme.ðjas/ | stockings / tights (context) | En el evento usó medias negras. | At the event, she wore black tights. | |
| el imperdible | /im.peɾˈði.βle/ | safety pin | Arreglé el dobladillo con un imperdible. | I fixed the hem with a safety pin. | |
| el alfiler | /al.fiˈleɾ/ | pin | Necesito un alfiler para sujetarlo. | I need a pin to hold it. | |
| el cierre | /ˈsje.re/ | zipper | Se atoró el cierre de la bolsa. | The bag zipper got stuck. | |
| el velcro | /ˈβel.kɾo/ | Velcro (hook-and-loop) | Se le despegó el velcro. | The Velcro came undone. |
Extras you’ll hear (small but mighty)
| Spanish | Pronunciation | Meaning (EN) | Example (ES) | Translation (EN) | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| las mancuernillas MX | /man.kweɾˈni.ʝas/ | cufflinks | Usó mancuernillas en la camisa. | He wore cufflinks on the shirt. | |
| el pin | /pin/ | pin (lapel pin) | Trae un pin en la mochila. | She has a pin on the backpack. | |
| la insignia | /inˈsiɣ.nja/ | badge / insignia | La insignia va en el saco. | The badge goes on the jacket. | |
| el estuche | /esˈtu.tʃe/ | case | Guarda los aretes en el estuche. | Keep the earrings in the case. | |
| la funda | /ˈfun.da/ | cover / sleeve | Mi funda protege la cartera. | My cover protects the wallet. | |
| el gancho | /ˈɡan.tʃo/ | hook (bag hook, accessory hook) | El gancho del bolso se atoró. | The bag hook got caught. | |
| la cadena para llaves | /kaˈðe.na ˈpa.ɾa ˈʝa.βes/ | key chain/strap | Trae una cadena para llaves en el cinturón. | He has a key chain on his belt. | |
| el pasador de corbata | /pa.saˈðoɾ ðe koɾˈβa.ta/ | tie clip | El pasador de corbata mantiene todo en su lugar. | The tie clip keeps everything in place. | |
| el broche de presión | /ˈbɾo.tʃe ðe pɾeˈsjon/ | snap button | Se zafó el broche de presión. | The snap popped open. | |
| el botón | /boˈton/ | button | Se le cayó un botón del abrigo. | A button fell off the coat. |
Variants & “you might also hear…”
Not rules—just helpful heads-up so you don’t get blindsided by regional vocabulary.
| Common in Mexico | Also common | Note | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| lentes | gafas | Both mean “glasses.” lentes is everyday in MX. | |
| aretes | pendientes | Both mean “earrings.” aretes is the default in MX. | |
| cangurera | riñonera | Both are “fanny pack/waist bag.” Either works; pick the one you hear around you. | |
| agujetas | cordones | Both are “shoelaces.” agujetas is very Mexico. | |
| cierre | cremallera | cierre is common in MX; cremallera shows up more in Spain. |
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