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"Sombrero" is a noun which is often translated as "hat", and "gorra" is a noun which is often translated as "cap". Learn more about the difference between "sombrero" and "gorra" below.
el sombrero()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (accessory)
la gorra()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (clothing)
2. (baby hat)