calzones
Latin America, everyday
The word depends on the country. Much of Latin America says calzones, Mexicans also say the slangy chones, Spain uses bragas and pantaletas is common in Mexico and Central America.
Meaning: women's underwear (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| calzones | Latin America, everyday |
| Chones | slang, Mexico |
| Bragas | Spain |
| Pantaletas | Mexico, Central America |
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In a store you ask for ropa interior (underwear) or the plain word for the item. Slang like chones belongs among friends and family.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain calzones can mean shorts or loose trousers, so bragas is the clear word there. In Mexico chones is informal and playful, and not what you would say in a shop.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use bragas in Mexico or Argentina expecting everyone to take it as underwear. It is understood, but it is a Spain word first.
Did you know?
- Spain's bragas comes from an old word for trousers, so the sense has shrunk over the centuries to underwear.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar calzones nuevos.I need to buy new panties.
- Se me olvidaron los chones.I forgot my underwear.
- En España dicen bragas.In Spain they say bragas.
Example conversation
Lucía packs her suitcase with her sister Marta in Guadalajara before a trip.
- Marta¿Ya metiste los calzones?Did you pack your panties yet?
- LucíaTodavía no, ahorita los pongo.Not yet, I will put them in now.
- MartaY no se te olviden los chones de repuesto.And do not forget the spare ones.
