jean
/xean/from spelling rules
In Spanish, jean refers to a pair of trousers made from denim fabric.
How do you pronounce it?
/xean/
Did you know?
- The word vaquero is the same word used to describe a cowboy, linking the clothing to the rugged identity of cattle herders.
- In certain Caribbean dialects, you may hear the word mezclilla used to describe the denim fabric itself, rather than the garment.
- The plural form jeans is often used as a singular noun in Spanish, treating the pair of trousers as one single object rather than a plural pair.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué ha hecho Jean?What did Jean make?This sentence shows how to ask about an action performed by Jean.Tatoeba #1055471 by Shishir, translation #53772 by CN
- Me gustaría hablar con Jean.I'd like to talk to Jean.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to speak with Jean.Tatoeba #1159988 by marcelostockle, translation #1159966 by sacredceltic
- Nadie parece saber dónde está Jean.Nobody seems to know where Jean is.This sentence demonstrates how to state that no one knows the location of Jean.Tatoeba #1369797 by Shishir, translation #2092219 by MethodGT
- Juan, ¿sabes dónde está el restaurante que mencioné?Jean, do you know where the restaurant I mentioned is?
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are shopping for clothes in a mall.
- Elena¿Te gusta este jean, Javier?Do you like this jean, Javier?
- JavierSí, ese jean te queda muy bien.Yes, that jean looks very good on you.
- ElenaEs un poco caro, ¿verdad?It is a bit expensive, right?
- JavierPero vale la pena la compra.But it is worth the purchase.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
