la braguita
panties · panty
Definition & meaning
Braguita means panty, brief, or a pair of women’s or girls’ underwear. It is commonly used in Spain and is often a neutral or slightly informal word.
It can also refer to the bottom part of a bikini or swimsuit, depending on context.
The word is the diminutive form of braga , so it may suggest a small garment or a softer, more familiar tone. Despite being grammatically singular, it normally refers to one item of underwear.
Grammar & Word origin
- Gender: feminine
- Singular: la braguita
- Plural: las braguitas
- Word formation: braga + the diminutive suffix -ita
The diminutive suffix can indicate smallness, familiarity, or affection. In this case, braguita is the everyday term for a panty, while braga can sound more general or less delicate.
Synonyms & antonyms
- braga : the basic word for a panty or brief; braguita sounds more diminutive or familiar.
- calzón : a regional term for briefs or underwear, especially in parts of Latin America.
- bombacha : a common Latin American term for women’s panties, particularly in Argentina and Uruguay.
- ropa interior : “underwear” in general, so it is broader than braguita.
There is no direct antonym, since braguita names an item of clothing rather than a quality or action.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Lavé varias braguitas antes del viaje.noun
I washed several pairs of panties before the trip.
La braguita de algodón era muy cómoda.noun
The cotton panties were very comfortable.
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