noun

sombrero

suhm-BREHR-oh

Sombrero (noun) means a hat with a very wide brim and tall crown, traditionally worn in Mexico for protection from the sun. Example: “He bought a straw sombrero as a souvenir from his trip to Mexico.”

noun

A hat with a very wide brim and tall crown, traditionally worn in Mexico for protection from the sun.

"He bought a straw sombrero as a souvenir from his trip to Mexico."

How to use sombrero

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA wide-brimmed Mexican hat.

Word forms

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Etymology

From Spanish sombrero, "hat", from sombra, "shade" — literally a "shade-maker".

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for sombrero

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sombrero” mean?

The word “sombrero” means a hat with a very wide brim and tall crown, traditionally worn in Mexico for protection from the sun. In plain terms, a wide-brimmed Mexican hat.

How do you pronounce “sombrero”?

“Sombrero” is pronounced suhm-BREHR-oh (/səmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sombrero” in a sentence?

Here is “sombrero” used in a sentence: “He bought a straw sombrero as a souvenir from his trip to Mexico.”

What part of speech is “sombrero”?

“Sombrero” is a noun.

Where does the word “sombrero” come from?

The word “sombrero” comes from Spanish. From Spanish sombrero, "hat", from sombra, "shade" — literally a "shade-maker".