calzoncillos

kal-son-SEE-yos/kalsonˈsiʝos/

“calzoncillos” means “underpants” in Spanish (men's underwear).

underpants, briefs

Also: boxers, shorts

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A pair of men's boxer-style underwear laid flat on a solid blue background.

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Tengo que comprar calzoncillos nuevos.

I have to buy new underpants.

¿Dónde pusiste mis calzoncillos limpios?

Where did you put my clean underwear?

Prefiero los calzoncillos de algodón.

I prefer cotton briefs.

Word Connections

Synonyms

ropa interior (underwear)
calzones (underpants (often used in Latin America))

Common Collocations

un par de calzoncillos – a pair of underpants
calzoncillos de marca – designer underwear

Idioms & Expressions

quedarse en calzoncillos – to be left with nothing or to be caught off guard

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "calzoncillos" in Spanish:

boxers→briefs→shorts→underpants→

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Quick Quiz: calzoncillos

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If a man is looking for his underwear in a store in Spain, what should he ask for?

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👥 Word Family▼

calzón(breeches/large undergarment) — Noun

calzado(footwear) — Noun

calzar(to wear shoes) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

cepillosanillosamarillos

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the word 'calzón', which historically referred to a type of short trouser or breeches. This traces back to the Latin word 'calceus' meaning 'shoe' or 'foot covering'.

First recorded: 18th Century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: calzoni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'calzoncillos' used for both boxers and briefs?

Yes, it is a general term that covers all types of men's underwear. If you want to be specific, you can say 'calzoncillos ajustados' for briefs or 'boxers' (using the English word) for boxers.

Is it offensive to say 'calzoncillos'?

No, it is a perfectly normal, neutral word for underwear. It is not slang or a 'bad word'.