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How to Say "knickerbockers" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “knickerbockers” is “calzón” — C1 level.

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nounC1formal
short trousers gathered at the knee
A pair of traditional brown breeches that end just below the knee, shown as a single item of clothing.

Examples

Los caballeros del siglo XVIII vestían calzones de seda.

Eighteenth-century gentlemen wore silk breeches.

Historical Context

This meaning refers to the short, puffy pants that men used to wear before long trousers became the fashion.

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