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USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural in senses 1) and 2).
el calzón(
kahl
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sohn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (men's underwear) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. boxers (loose fit) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Tu calzón y tus medias huelen mal.Your boxers and your socks smell bad.
b. briefs (tight fit) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Este calzón está gastado y tiene agujeros.These briefs are worn-out and have holes in them.
c. pants (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Andrés se quitó el calzón y entró en la ducha.Andres took off his pants and entered the shower.
a. panties (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Me voy al centro comercial; necesito comprar calzones y corpiños.I'm going to the mall; I need to buy panties and bras.
Verónica tenía puesto corpiño y calzón rojos.Veronica was wearing a red bra and panties.
b. knickers (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Lavé mis calzones y faldas en la lavadora.I washed my knickers and skirts in the washing machine.
¿De dónde salieron estos calzones, Manuel? ¡No son míos!Where did these knickers come from, Manuel? They're not mine!
a. shorts
Hacía calor y Manuel tenía puesto un calzón y sandalias.It was hot and Manuel was wearing shorts and sandals.
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