sunga
/sunɡa/from spelling rules
The English slang term 'banana hammock' can be translated into Spanish as sunga.
sunga is a slang term used to refer to a small, tight-fitting men's swimsuit or swim brief.
How do you pronounce it?
/sunɡa/
Did you know?
- The word sunga is a loanword from Portuguese, reflecting the massive influence of Brazilian beach culture on the sporting and swimwear industries throughout South America.
- In some Caribbean regions, this style is simply called calzoncillo de baño, which literally translates to 'bath underpants'.
- While sunga is common in South America, someone in Spain might find the term confusing and instead use slip de baño to describe the same tight swimsuit.
Example conversation
María and Javier are packing for a trip to the beach.
- MaríaJavier, ¿vas a llevar esa sunga?Javier, are you going to wear that swim brief?
- JavierSí, es la más cómoda para nadar.Yes, it is the most comfortable one for swimming.
- MaríaEs un poco pequeña, ¿no crees?It is a bit small, don't you think?
- JavierEs el estilo de la sunga, María.That is the style of the swim brief, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
