a jumper / a sweater
Jersey; jumper es habitual en inglés británico
“I usually wear a jumper and jeans in winter.”
English toolkit / B2 vocabulary / review draft 01
SHOPPING.
Clothes and personal style, everyday purchases and the choices we make as shoppers.
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Garments & everyday outfits
From familiar clothes to more precise descriptions
trainers / sneakers
Zapatillas deportivas; trainers es británico y sneakers estadounidense
“These trainers are comfortable enough to wear all day.”
an outfit
Conjunto de prendas que se llevan juntas
“I need an outfit that works for both the meeting and dinner.”
a garment / an item of clothing
Una prenda de vestir; garment es más formal y frecuente en etiquetas o en la industria
“Check the care label before washing a delicate garment.”
a blazer
Chaqueta de estilo formal que no tiene por qué formar parte de un traje
“A blazer can make a simple outfit look smarter.”
a hoodie
Sudadera con capucha
“I keep a hoodie in my bag in case it gets cold.”
a cardigan
Chaqueta de punto, normalmente abierta o abrochada por delante
“She wore a cardigan over her dress.”
ankle boots
Botines; botas que llegan al tobillo
“I wear ankle boots with trousers in autumn.”
Trousers, cut & shape
Describing the shape of a garment
tight / loose
Ajustado/a / holgado/a
“These trousers are too tight around the waist; I'd prefer something looser.”
straight-leg trousers
Pantalones con perneras de anchura uniforme
“Straight-leg trousers are easy to combine with different shoes.”
wide-leg trousers
Pantalones de pernera ancha
“I prefer wide-leg trousers in hot weather.”
flared trousers
Pantalones que se ensanchan hacia abajo; de campana
“She wore flared trousers with platform shoes.”
cropped trousers
Pantalones más cortos de lo habitual, generalmente por encima del tobillo
“These cropped trousers show off my ankle boots.”
cargo trousers
Pantalones con bolsillos grandes en los laterales de las perneras
“Cargo trousers are practical when I don't want to carry a bag.”
high-waisted
De cintura o talle alto
“I find high-waisted jeans more comfortable than low-rise ones.”
an oversized fit
Corte intencionadamente más amplio de lo habitual
“The jacket has an oversized fit, so it isn't meant to look tight.”
Patterns & fabrics
What clothes look and feel like
cotton / wool
Algodón / lana
“I prefer cotton in summer and wool in winter.”
plain
Liso/a; sin estampado ni dibujo
“I'd choose a plain shirt with those patterned trousers.”
striped
De rayas
“He was wearing a blue-and-white striped T-shirt.”
checked / checkered
De cuadros; checked es muy habitual en inglés británico y checkered en estadounidense
“I bought a checked shirt to wear over a plain top.”
floral / a floral print
De flores / estampado de flores
“I like the dress, but the floral print is a bit too bright for me.”
polka-dot / polka dots
De lunares / lunares como motivo de un estampado
“She wore a polka-dot dress with a plain jacket.”
denim
Tejido vaquero
“A denim jacket goes with most of my clothes.”
linen
Lino; tejido ligero que suele arrugarse con facilidad
“Linen trousers are comfortable, although they crease easily.”
a synthetic fabric
Tejido fabricado con fibras sintéticas, como el poliéster
“I check the label to see whether an item is made from a synthetic fabric.”
Fit, style & personal taste
Explaining what you like and what works for you
try something on
Probarse una prenda
“Can I try this jacket on in a larger size?”
fit someone
Quedar bien de talla o ajustarse al cuerpo de alguien
“The shoes look great, but they don't fit me.”
suit someone
Favorecer a alguien por su color, corte o estilo
“That shade of green really suits you.”
go with / match
Combinar con / hacer juego; match también puede indicar coincidencia de color o diseño
“I'm looking for a belt that goes with these shoes.”
smart-casual
Arreglado/a pero sin llegar a ser formal
“The invitation says smart-casual, so I'll wear a shirt without a tie.”
dress up / dress down
Vestirse de forma más arreglada / más informal
“We dress down on Fridays, but we dress up for special events.”
timeless
De estilo que no pasa de moda fácilmente
“I'd rather buy a timeless coat than follow every new trend.”
follow fashion trends
Seguir las tendencias de la moda
“I follow fashion trends, but I only buy things that suit me.”
Choosing where & how to shop
Service, convenience and the shopping experience
a customer
Cliente; persona que compra productos o servicios
“Regular customers often know the staff by name.”
a shop assistant / a sales assistant
Dependiente/a; persona que atiende en una tienda
“The shop assistant helped me find the right size.”
browse
Mirar productos sin tener necesariamente intención de comprar
“I'm just browsing, thanks; I'll ask if I need help.”
a fitting room / a changing room
Probador de una tienda
“There was a long queue for the fitting rooms.”
in stock / out of stock
Disponible / agotado temporalmente
“Do you have these boots in stock in a size six?”
a wide range of
Una amplia variedad de productos u opciones
“I like shops with a wide range of sizes.”
customer service
Atención al cliente antes, durante o después de una compra
“Good customer service matters more to me than fancy packaging.”
shop around
Comparar productos o precios en distintas tiendas antes de comprar
“I always shop around before buying an expensive appliance.”
Prices, offers & buying habits
Value, advertising and the reasons we buy
afford something
Poder permitirse pagar algo
“I like the jacket, but I can't afford it at full price.”
a discount
Descuento sobre el precio habitual
“They offered me a discount because the box was damaged.”
good value for money
Buena relación calidad-precio
“This bag is good value for money because it's well made and I use it daily.”
overpriced
Demasiado caro/a para lo que ofrece
“The shoes look nice, but I think they're overpriced.”
a bargain
Una ganga; algo comprado a un precio especialmente ventajoso
“This second-hand coat was a real bargain.”
an impulse buy
Compra impulsiva; no planificada
“The lamp was an impulse buy, and now I don't know where to put it.”
brand loyalty
Fidelidad a una marca; tendencia a seguir comprándola
“My brand loyalty disappears if the quality gets worse.”
a limited-time offer
Oferta disponible solo durante un periodo determinado
“Limited-time offers can make me buy things without thinking.”
be influenced by advertising
Dejarse influir por la publicidad al decidir qué comprar
“I'm probably more influenced by advertising than I realise.”
Shopping online
Orders, delivery and judging a product from a screen
place an order
Hacer un pedido
“I placed an order yesterday and received a confirmation email.”
delivery
Entrega o envío de un pedido
“Delivery is free if you spend more than fifty euros.”
a size guide
Guía de tallas, a menudo con medidas
“I check the size guide instead of assuming I'm always a medium.”
customer reviews
Opiniones publicadas por quienes han comprado un producto o servicio
“I read customer reviews to see whether the shoes are comfortable.”
shipping costs
Gastos de envío
“The shipping costs made the online offer less attractive.”
track a parcel
Consultar dónde está un paquete durante el envío
“You can track your parcel using the link in the email.”
live up to expectations
Estar a la altura de lo que se esperaba
“The bag looked lovely online, but it didn't live up to my expectations.”
not as described
Distinto de lo anunciado o descrito
“I returned the item because it was not as described.”
Returns, problems & complaints
Explaining a problem and asking for a solution
a receipt
Tique o justificante de compra
“Keep the receipt in case you need to return it.”
return an item
Devolver un producto a la tienda
“I'd like to return this item because it's the wrong size.”
get a refund
Recibir la devolución del dinero pagado
“Can I get a refund, or do I have to choose something else?”
exchange something for
Cambiar un producto por otro
“Could I exchange this shirt for a larger one?”
faulty
Defectuoso/a; no funciona correctamente
“The headphones were faulty, so I contacted the seller.”
a returns policy
Normas de una tienda sobre devoluciones y cambios
“I check the returns policy before ordering clothes online.”
proof of purchase
Documento o registro que demuestra que se ha comprado algo
“I used the order confirmation as proof of purchase.”
make a complaint
Presentar una queja
“I made a complaint after the shop ignored my messages.”
Second-hand & buying less
Reusing, repairing and making purchases last
second-hand
De segunda mano; ha pertenecido a otra persona
“I bought my desk second-hand and it looks almost new.”
a charity shop / a thrift shop
Tienda de segunda mano; charity shop recauda fondos benéficos, y thrift shop es habitual en EE. UU.
“I found this jacket in a charity shop near my flat.”
wear and tear
Desgaste causado por el uso normal
“The sofa has some wear and tear, but it's still comfortable.”
repair / mend
Reparar / arreglar; mend se usa a menudo con ropa y pequeños desperfectos
“I'd rather mend a small hole than throw the jumper away.”
clear out your wardrobe
Revisar el armario y retirar la ropa que ya no se quiere o necesita
“I clear out my wardrobe once a year and donate what I no longer wear.”
buy less but better
Comprar menos productos, pero elegirlos de mayor calidad
“I try to buy less but better rather than replace cheap things constantly.”
Fashion industry & responsible consumption
Discussing the wider effects of shopping
fast fashion
Producción y venta rápida de ropa de tendencias cambiantes, normalmente a bajo precio
“Fast fashion makes it tempting to buy new clothes every few weeks.”
buy more than you need
Comprar más de lo necesario
“Constant promotions can encourage us to buy more than we need.”
working conditions
Condiciones en las que se trabaja, como horarios, seguridad o remuneración
“I want brands to be open about working conditions in their factories.”
shop responsibly
Comprar teniendo en cuenta las consecuencias sociales y ambientales
“I try to shop responsibly by buying less and checking how products are made.”
reduce waste
Reducir la cantidad de materiales o productos que se desechan
“Repairing clothes instead of replacing them can help reduce waste.”
long-lasting
Duradero/a; que se mantiene en buen estado durante mucho tiempo
“I'd rather pay more for long-lasting clothes than replace them every season.”
fair pay
Remuneración justa por el trabajo realizado
“Low prices should not come at the expense of fair pay for workers.”
Teacher review · possible trims
These five candidates remain in the glossary pending your decision. They are lower priorities, not incorrect or unusable language.
- a garment / an item of clothing — Item of clothing is enough for most speaking tasks; garment could stay only as a recognition note.
- cropped trousers — Useful for precise descriptions, but less central than straight-leg or wide-leg trousers.
- polka-dot / polka dots — Useful visual vocabulary, but a lower priority than plain, striped and checked.
- an oversized fit — Could be folded into the loose/tight card if you want fewer separate entries.
- brand loyalty — Relevant to the topic list, but students can often express the idea using prefer or stick to one brand.
Counting rule: one card is one entry. Paired forms such as jumper / sweater count as one entry, so this is not a count of individual words.