Calzones (en. Breeches)

/kalˈsones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Garment worn under outer clothing.
Underwear is essential for daily comfort.
Los calzones son esenciales para la comodidad diaria.
Term that can refer to shorts in some countries.
In summer, I like to wear underwear instead of long pants.
En verano, me gusta usar calzones en lugar de pantalones largos.

Etymology

From Latin 'calzones', which is the plural of 'calzón', a diminutive of 'calza'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pants outside
Expression used to describe ridiculous or embarrassing situations.
calzones por fuera
to be in your underwear
Means to be in underwear, often refers to being at home casually.
estar en calzones

Related Words

calzón
Underwear that covers the lower part of the body, generally tighter.
calzón
boxer
A type of underwear that is looser, resembling shorts.
bóxer

Slang Meanings

Torn underwear
It is said that he wears torn underwear when he is in a difficult situation.
Se dice que lleva unos calzones rotos cuando está en una situación difícil.
Wrestler's underwear
In some matches, wrestlers wear wrestler's underwear as part of their costume.
En algunas luchas, los luchadores utilizan calzones de luchador como parte de su vestimenta.