mutandine
feminine, plural
The English phrase "panties" is translated into Italian as mutandine.
mutandine is the term used for underpants worn by women or girls. While this is the most popular informal term for panties, if you are referring to a specific style like thongs or G-strings, the informal term tanga is used instead.
Meaning: underpants for women or girls (noun)
Which one should you use?
mutandine refers specifically to women's or girls' underwear. In contrast, the plural word mutande is a more general term that can refer to underwear or briefs used by both men and women.
How does it change in a sentence?
mutandine is a feminine plural noun. The singular form of the word is mutandina.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word mutande shares its root with the verb mutare, meaning 'to change'. This reflects an old custom where underwear was the garment changed most frequently.
- While mutandine is used for panties, the word slip is borrowed from English but refers specifically to briefs, not a slip dress.
- In some older or more formal Italian contexts, the word biancheria is used to refer to all white linens, including bedsheets and the underwear that used to be exclusively white.
Examples in context
- Le sue mutandine sono rosa.Her panties are pink.This sentence uses mutandine to describe the color of someone's panties.Tatoeba #13684714 by Guybrush88, translation #10004287 by Idopauline
- Sotto la gonna indossava delle mutandine rosa.She was wearing pink panties under the skirt.This sentence uses mutandine to describe what was worn under a skirt.Tatoeba #4396995 by Guybrush88, translation #4396994 by ieflicca
- Tutte le ragazze indossano delle mutandine rosa.All girls wear pink panties.This sentence uses mutandine to describe what girls wear.Tatoeba #13684824 by Guybrush88, translation #3109572 by ieflicca
- Vorrei comprare delle mutandine nuove.I would like to buy some new panties.
- Chiara ha scelto di indossare delle culotte molto eleganti.Chiara chose to wear very elegant panties.
- Mi piace indossare i tanga quando vado al mare.I like wearing thongs when I go to the beach.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are packing a suitcase for a trip.
- GiuliaHo dimenticato le mie mutandine in lavatrice.I forgot my panties in the washing machine.
- AlessandroVuoi che le prenda io prima di uscire?Do you want me to grab them before I leave?
- GiuliaSì, per favore, grazie mille.Yes, please, thank you so much.
- AlessandroNessun problema, le metto subito in valigia.No problem, I'll put them in the suitcase right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “panties” translations and entries mutandine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
