calçolas
The Portuguese word for bloomers is calçolas.
calçolas is a noun used to refer to women's underpants that feature short legs.
Meaning: Women’s underpants with short legs. (noun)
Did you know?
- The root calça is a cognate of the English word 'chausses', which referred to the hose worn by men in the Middle Ages.
- While calçolas literally refers to a type of garment, using it to describe someone's clothing can be a way to mock them for looking outdated or wearing oversized, baggy clothes.
- The word calçolas is a diminutive form of calça, which means 'pants'. This implies that bloomers are viewed as small or short versions of trousers.
Examples in context
- Ela comprou umas calçolas de algodão.She bought some cotton bloomers.
- Onde posso encontrar essas calçolas brancas?Where can I find these white bloomers?
Example conversation
Lucas and Beatriz are looking at vintage clothes.
- LucasO que são estas calçolas?What are these bloomers?
- BeatrizSão roupas íntimas antigas, Lucas.They are old underpants, Lucas.
- LucasAs pessoas realmente usavam calçolas?Did people really wear bloomers?
- BeatrizSim, eram comuns antigamente.Yes, they were common in the past.
