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"Calceta" is a form of "calceta", a noun which is often translated as "stocking". "Calcetín" is a noun which is often translated as "sock". Learn more about the difference between "calcetín" and "calceta" below.
el calcetín(
kahl
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seh
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teen
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (clothing)
a. sock
Cada vez que lavo la ropa, pierdo un calcetín.Every time I do laundry, I lose a sock.
No encuentro mis calcetines azules.I can't find my blue socks.
la calceta(
kahl
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seh
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (clothing)
a. stocking
La chica vestía una falda corta y calcetas negras.The girl was wearing a short skirt and black stockings.
2. (sewing)
a. knitting
Sé coser bien pero para la calceta soy un desastre.I'm good at sewing but I'm terrible at knitting.
