Pants in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'pants' is 'pantalones', pronounced pahn-tah-LOH-nehs (IPA: /pantaˈlones/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (the plural is also pantalones).
Pronunciation: pahn-tah-LOH-nehs
| Spanish | pantalones |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pahn-tah-LOH-nehs · /pantaˈlones/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | pantalones |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'pantalones'
- Estos pantalones me quedan grandes.
These pants are too big on me. - Me pongo pantalones cortos en verano.
I put on shorts in the summer. - ¿Cuánto cuestan esos pantalones negros?
How much do those black pants cost? - Necesito un cinturón para estos pantalones.
I need a belt for these pants.
Common Phrases with 'pantalones'
- llevar los pantalones
to wear the pants / be in charge - pantalones cortos
shorts
How to Use 'pantalones'
Like English 'pants', Spanish often uses the plural for a single garment, but the singular 'un pantalón' is also completely correct and common in stores. 'Pantalones cortos' are shorts; jeans are 'jeans' or 'vaqueros'.
Regional note: Jeans are 'vaqueros' in Spain, 'jeans' in most of Latin America, and 'mezclilla' describes denim in Mexico.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Pants' in Spanish is 'pantalones', pronounced pahn-tah-LOH-nehs.
It is spelled p-a-n-t-a-l-o-n-e-s.
'Pantalones' is masculine: you say 'el pantalones'.
'Pantalones' does not change in the plural: los pantalones.
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