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    Calzón (en. Breeches)

    /kalˈθon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Article of clothing used to cover the lower part of the body.
    He always wears comfortable underpants.
    Él siempre usa un calzón cómodo.
    Intimate garment that is usually made of cotton or silk.
    I bought new underpants at the store.
    Compré calzones nuevos en la tienda.
    Word that is also used to refer to a type of shorts in some regions.
    She put on sports underpants to exercise.
    Ella se puso un calzón de deporte para hacer ejercicio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'calcionem', meaning sock or shoe.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Chinese underpants
    A type of joke that involves holding the underpants from the back.
    calzón chino
    to put on the underpants
    Means to be ready to do something, preparing for action.
    ponerse el calzón

    Related Words

    boxer shorts
    Similar garment but generally longer than underpants.
    calzoncillo
    panties
    Intimate garment worn by women, equivalent to underpants.
    bragas

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to someone who is fearful or cowardly.
    You're a coward, you don't dare to speak.
    Eres un calzón, no te atreves a hablar.
    Refers to a person who is shy or introverted.
    At the party, Juan behaved like a coward.
    En la fiesta, Juan se comportó como un calzón.