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"Mahones" is a form of "mahón", a noun which is often translated as "nankeen". "Jeans" is a plural noun which is often translated as "jeans". Learn more about the difference between "mahones" and "jeans" below.
el mahón(
mah
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. nankeen
El mahón se usa mucho para ropa de trabajo por ser durable.Nankeen is used a lot for workwear because of its durability.
2. (clothing)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. jeans (plural)
Enrique es el que lleva una camisa blanca y el mahón azul.Enrique is the one in a white shirt and blue jeans.
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los jeans
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
1. (clothing)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. jeans
Marta tenía puestos unos jeans y una remera.Marta was wearing jeans and a t-shirt.
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