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"Jersey" is a form of "jersey", a noun which is often translated as "la camiseta". "Vest" is a noun which is often translated as "el chaleco". Learn more about the difference between "jersey" and "vest" below.
jersey(
juhr
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zi
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la camiseta (F) (sports)
(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).
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?
b. el jersey (M) (Spain)
(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).
Regionalism used in 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.
3. (fabric)
a. el tejido de punto (M)
(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).
The upper part of the dress is made of jersey.La parte de arriba del vestido está hecha de tejido de punto.
vest(
vehst
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el chaleco (M)
(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).
He wore a vest over his shirt.Llevaba un chaleco sobre su camisa.
a. la camiseta (F)
(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).
I saw a bloke wearing nothing but a dirty grey vest.Vi un tipo que llevaba nada más que una sucia camiseta gris.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. conferir
Officer Díaz, I hereby vest you with the authority to enforce the laws of this county.Oficial Díaz, por este medio le confiero la autoridad para hacer cumplir las leyes de este condado.
