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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()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (clothing)
la calceta()
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.
