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"Jersey" is a form of "jersey", a noun which is often translated as "la camiseta". "Jumper" is a noun which is often translated as "el jumper". Learn more about the difference between "jersey" and "jumper" below.
jersey(
juhr
-
zi
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
1. (athletic clothing)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. la camiseta
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
(sports)
Our jersey has an eagle and a snake on it.Nuestra camiseta trae un águila y una serpiente.
What color is their team's jersey?¿De qué color es la camiseta de su equipo?
2. (warm clothing)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. el suéter
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Put on your jersey. It's cold outside.Ponte el suéter que hace frío afuera.
b. el jersey
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Jerseys should be washed in cold water and not put in the dryer.Hay que lavar los jerséis en agua fría y no meterlos en la secadora.
a. el tejido de punto
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The upper part of the dress is made of jersey.La parte de arriba del vestido está hecha de tejido de punto.
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jumper(
juhm
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puhr
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
1. (pinafore dress)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. el jumper
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Mom says you have to wear shorts or tights under your jumper.Mamá dice que te lleves un short o unas mallas debajo del jumper.
b. el pichi
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
With fall on the way, I said goodbye to my overalls and hello to a new jumper.Como ya viene el otoño, le dije adiós al peto y hola a un pichi nuevo.
2. (sweater)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. el suéter
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I've bought a woolly jumper to see me through the winter.Me he comprado un suéter de lana para ayudarme a pasar el invierno.
b. el jersey
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Niles wore a blue jumper today.Niles llevaba un jersey azul hoy.
c. el pulóver
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Take a jumper with you because it may get cold later.Llévate un pulóver porque puede hacer frío más tarde.
a. el saltador
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
, la saltadora
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
Laura won a silver medal as a triple jumper.Laura ganó una medalla de plata como saltadora triple.
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