leggings
The Portuguese word for leggings is leggings.
The term is used to refer to leggings.
Did you know?
- While leggings is the standard term, older generations in Portugal might refer to them more generally as collants, a word borrowed from French.
- In Brazil, leggings are often categorized as roupa de academia, meaning 'gym clothes', even when worn for casual outings.
- The word leggings is used as an uncountable noun in English but is often treated as a countable feminine noun in Portuguese.
Examples in context
- Vou usar leggings para a festa hoje.I'm going to wear leggings for the party tonight.
- Eu comprei leggings novas ontem.I bought new leggings yesterday.
- Ela prefere usar leggings para correr.She prefers to wear leggings for running.
- Onde estão as minhas leggings pretas?Where are my black leggings?
Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are talking about workout clothes.
- BeatrizLucas, você viu minhas leggings?Lucas, have you seen my leggings?
- LucasAcho que estão na lavanderia, Beatriz.I think they are in the laundry, Beatriz.
- BeatrizPreciso delas para a aula de yoga.I need them for yoga class.
- LucasVou ajudar você a procurar.I will help you look for them.
