Mallas (en. Tights)

/ˈma.ʎas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Stretchy fabrics used to make fitted clothing.

Leggings are perfect for exercising.

Las mallas son perfectas para el ejercicio.

Garments worn as part of sports or dance attire.

She wears leggings for her ballet classes.

Ella usa mallas para sus clases de ballet.

Underwear or compression clothing, such as leggings.

Compression leggings improve circulation.

Las mallas de compresión mejoran la circulación.

From the Latin term 'māla', which refers to fabric or mesh.

to be in leggings

To be dressed in leggings, usually in sports contexts.

estar en mallas

to wear leggings

To refer to wearing this fitted garment.

usar mallas

maillot

A fitted one-piece garment, similar to leggings.

maillot

pants

A piece of clothing that covers the legs, which can be fitted or loose.

pantalón

leggings

A type of leggings made from elastic material.

leggings

An active lifestyle associated with wearing leggings

She’s always in 'leggings' mode on weekends.

Ella siempre está en modo 'mallas' los fines de semana.

To affectionately refer to leggings

I’m going to put on my 'leggings' to go for a run.

Voy a ponerme las 'mallas' para salir a correr.