Gorro/Gorra

[lizaann]

How do you decide between gorro and gorra? Some of the explanations that I have found:

gorro - hat for men
gorra - hat for women

gorro - hat
gorra - cap

[AngelicaDeAlquezar]

As a general reply:

· If it has a brim, it's a hat.
But: If the brim is not firm, like in some hats made of cloth, it can be called "gorro".

· If it has a visor ("visera") or has some sort of firm structure, it's a "gorra".
But: Military, religious or other specific styles may have a specific name, like "boina", "bonete", etc.

· If it's knitted or made of cloth, plastic, or any soft material that has no structure to keep its shape, it's a "gorro".
Having said all this, many speakers may use indistinctively "gorro" and "gorra" for these last items.


In the image you'll see some examples.

[lizaann]

Thank you for taking the time to explain and for the visual, also. Interesting to know that our never-to-be-needed-in-Mexico toques are gorros.

[AngelicaDeAlquezar]

Don't bet on that, there are regions that get really cold in winter.