pantalones holgados
/pantalones olɡados/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'baggy pants' is translated into Spanish as pantalones holgados.
Pantalones holgados is a neutral term used across most Spanish-speaking regions to describe the fit of the trousers.
What does it mean word for word?
The word holgados is the adjective used to describe clothing that is loose-fitting or roomy.
Which one should you use?
Another common way to say baggy pants is pantalones anchos, which literally means 'wide pants'. Pantalones baggy is an informal way to say baggy pants, and pantalones sueltos can be used informally.
How does it change in a sentence?
While pantalones is the most common plural form, you can use the singular pantalón holgado to refer to a single garment.
How do you pronounce it?
/pantalones olɡados/
Did you know?
- The word holgado can be used beyond clothing to describe a 'comfortable' margin of time or money, such as having un presupuesto holgado for a 'roomy' budget.
- The word bombacho refers specifically to the billowing, baggy trousers historically worn by sailors and traditional folk dancers.
- Using the word sueltos to describe pants can mean they are baggy, but it can also literally mean they have come unbuttoned or are falling off.
Examples in context
- La diseñadora presentó su nueva colección de pantalones holgados en la pasarela.The designer showcased her new collection of baggy pants on the runway.
- Voy a ponerme mis pantalones baggy para salir con mis amigos.I'm going to wear my baggy pants to go out with my friends.
- Ella lucía unos pantalones flojos muy a la moda.She was wearing very fashionable baggy pants.
- Me gustan los pantalones holgados.I like baggy pants.
- Él lleva unos pantalones holgados hoy.He is wearing baggy pants today.
- Busco unos pantalones holgados y cómodos.I am looking for some baggy and comfortable pants.
Example conversation
In a clothing store, Lucía is looking for a specific style.
- Lucía¿Tienes pantalones holgados en talla grande?Do you have baggy pants in a large size?
- AlejandroSí, Lucía, los tenemos en la sección de caballero.Yes, Lucía, we have them in the men's section.
- LucíaPerfecto, quiero probarme estos pantalones holgados.Perfect, I want to try on these baggy pants.
- AlejandroClaro, los probadores están al fondo.Sure, the fitting rooms are at the back.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
