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pantalón

pahn-tah-LOHN/pantaˈlon/

“pantalón” means “pants” in Spanish (General term for the garment).

pants, trousers

Also: slacks
NounmA1
MexicoArgentina
A pair of classic blue trousers displayed neatly against a plain background.

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Tengo un pantalón azul muy cómodo.

A1

I have a pair of very comfortable blue pants.

Este pantalón me queda un poco grande de la cintura.

A2

These pants are a bit big on me at the waist.

Necesitas un pantalón oscuro para la entrevista de trabajo.

B1

You need dark trousers for the job interview.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • calzones (pants (regional use))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • pantalón vaquero – blue jeans
  • pantalón corto – shorts
  • pantalón de vestir – dress pants

Idioms & Expressions

  • ponerse los pantalones – To take charge or show authority in a situation.
  • pillar a alguien en paños menores (or sin pantalones) – To catch someone unprepared or off guard.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pantalón" in Spanish:

pants→slacks→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pantalón

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'black pants' correctly?

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👥 Word Family▼
pantalonería(pants store) — Noun
pantaloncito(little pants / baby pants) — Noun
pantalonazo(a blow with pants / a large pair of pants) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the French word 'pantalon', which comes from the Italian character 'Pantalone', a famous figure in old theater who always wore long trousers.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: pantalonItalian: pantaloni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I say 'pantalón' or 'pantalones'?

Both are correct for one pair of pants! In Spain, 'pantalón' is very common, while in Latin America, people often prefer the plural 'pantalones' even for one item.

How do I say 'shorts'?

The most common way is 'pantalón corto' (literally 'short pant') or simply 'shorts' in many modern contexts.

Is 'pantalón' used for underwear?

No. For underwear, you would use 'calzoncillos' for men or 'bragas/calzones' for women.