Calzón (en. Breeches)

/kalˈθon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A piece of clothing worn under outer clothing, generally to cover the genital area.

I always wear clean underwear when I leave the house.

Siempre uso calzón limpio cuando salgo de casa.

In some countries, it refers to a short pant or a type of tight pant.

In summer, I like to wear underwear to stay cooler.

En verano, me gusta usar calzón para estar más fresco.

From the Latin 'calceus', meaning 'shoe' or 'footwear', related to garments that cover the extremities.

to take off one’s underwear

To stop hiding something, to be honest.

quitarse el calzón

strength shorts

Very tight men's underwear.

calzón de fuerza

boxer

A type of men's underwear that is looser.

bóxer

slip

Tight underwear commonly worn by men and women.

slip

Underwear that is considered daring or revealing.

She is wearing sexy underwear to surprise her partner.

Ella lleva un calzón sexy para sorprender a su pareja.

A fun way to refer to underwear.

Today I bought some funny underwear with cat designs.

Hoy compré unos calzones chistosos con dibujos de gatos.