mis calcetines
/mis kalθetines/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'my socks' is translated into Spanish as mis calcetines.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the plural possessive adjective mis to agree with the plural noun calcetines.
How do you pronounce it?
/mis kalθetines/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear the word medias used for socks instead of calcetines. While medias often refers to stockings or tights, it is the standard term for socks in places like Argentina or Uruguay.
- The term calcetín is related to the word calzado, which is the general Spanish term for 'footwear'.
- If your socks are mismatched, a Spanish speaker might say they are desparejados. This comes from the verb aparejar, which means to pair or join things together.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde están mis calcetines?Where are my socks?Tatoeba #10124601 by manufrutos, translation #6684972 by Eccles17
- ¿Mis calcetines ya están secos?Are my socks dry already?Tatoeba #710187 by Shishir, translation #18088 by CK
- Mis calcetines no están aquí.My socks aren't here.Tatoeba #966775 by hundo, translation #250341 by CK
- Tengo que lavar mis calcetines mañana.I have to wash my socks tomorrow.
- ¿Dónde dejé mis medias?Where did I leave my socks?
- 1 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and María are getting ready to go for a walk.
- MaríaMateo, ¿has visto mis calcetines?Mateo, have you seen my socks?
- MateoEstán sobre la cama, María.They are on the bed, María.
- MaríaSí, aquí están mis calcetines.Yes, here are my socks.
- MateoPerfecto, ahora podemos salir.Perfect, now we can leave.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
