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"Short" is a noun which is often translated as "shorts", and "calzoncillos" is a plural noun which is often translated as "underpants". Learn more about the difference between "short" and "calzoncillos" below.
el short(
shohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (clothing)
a. shorts
Cuando juego al tenis me pongo un short para estar más cómoda.I wear shorts when I play tennis so that I can be more comfortable.
los calzoncillos(
kahl
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sohn
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see
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yohs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (clothing)
a. underpants
Necesito comprarme dos o tres pares de calzoncillos.I need to buy two or three pairs of underpants.
c. shorts (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Mamá, ¿dónde están las medias y los calzoncillos limpios?Mom, where are my clean socks and shorts?
d. pants (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Se llevan los calzoncillos ajustados y de colores llamativos.Tight and colorful pants are in fashion.
e. boxers
Empaqué siete pares de calzoncillos para una semana de viaje.I packed seven pairs of boxers for one week of travel.
f. boxer shorts
Normalmente duermo en calzoncillos y una camiseta.I usually sleep in boxer shorts and a t-shirt.
