pantalones
/pantaˈlones/
pantalones is the Spanish word for pants.
The word refers to an outer garment worn from the waist to the ankles that covers each leg separately.
Which one should you use?
While pantalones is the most common way to refer to pants, the singular form el pantalón is also used in many Spanish-speaking regions to mean a single pair of pants.
How does it change in a sentence?
pantalones is a plural noun, even when you are referring to a single pair of pants.
How do you pronounce it?
/pantaˈlones/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because pantalones is plural, avoid using the singular indefinite article un (e.g., un pantalones). Instead, use unos pantalones to mean 'a pair of pants'.
Did you know?
- The phrase no tener pantalones (to not have pants) is a common slang expression meaning someone is a coward or lacks courage.
- The term originates from Pantalone, a stock character in Italian Commedia dell'arte known for wearing distinctive, oversized red pantalones.
- The word pantalón is a cognate of the English word 'pantaloons', which entered English via French and Spanish in the 16th century.
Examples in context
- Me gustan estos pantalones.I like these pants.
- Estos pantalones son muy cómodos.These pants are very comfortable.
- Necesito comprar unos pantalones nuevos.I need to buy some new pants.
- Los pantalones negros están en la maleta.The black pants are in the suitcase.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are shopping for clothes at a mall.
- Sofía¿Te gustan estos pantalones, Alejandro?Do you like these pants, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, el color es muy bonito.Yes, the color is very pretty.
- SofíaMe los voy a probar ahora.I am going to try them on now.
- AlejandroPerfecto, te quedarán muy bien.Perfect, they will look great on you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pantalones, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
