Calcetín (en. Sock)

/kalθeˈtin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Garment that covers the foot up to the ankle or higher.

I bought some new socks for winter.

Me compré unos calcetines nuevos para el invierno.

Garment used primarily to keep the foot warm.

Before going out, I put on my favorite socks.

Antes de salir, me pongo mis calcetines favoritos.

From the Latin 'calceus', which means shoe.

lost sock

It refers to that sock that disappears in the washing machine.

calcetín perdido

to throw in a sock

Colloquial expression meaning to rest or relax.

echar un calcetín

sports socks

Socks designed specifically for sports.

calcetines de deporte

stockings

Garment that covers the foot and part of the leg.

medias

Sock that has no pair.

I always lose one sock and end up with just one sock.

Siempre me pierdo un calcetín y termino con un solo calcetín.

Sock of a bright or fun color.

Today I'm wearing superhero socks.

Hoy llevo puestos unos calcetines de superhéroes.