pantalón
singular, Mexico
In Mexico "pants" is pantalón, or pantalones in the plural, and both mean trousers. Denim pants are often just called jeans.
Meaning: trousers (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| pantalón | singular, Mexico |
| Pantalones | plural |
| Jeans | denim, casual |
Mexicans say un pantalón or unos pantalones for one pair. Shorts are shorts or pantalones cortos.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain people say vaqueros for jeans, while Mexicans say jeans or pantalón de mezclilla, since denim is mezclilla.
Did you know?
- Denim in Mexican Spanish is mezclilla, which has nothing to do with the English word.
Examples in context
- Necesito un pantalón negro.I need black pants.
- Estos pantalones me quedan grandes.These pants are too big for me.
- Compré unos jeans nuevos.I bought new jeans.
Example conversation
Iris shops for clothes with her friend Pau in a mall in Monterrey.
- Iris¿Me queda bien este pantalón?Do these pants fit me well?
- PauSí, pero te quedaría mejor uno más largo.Yes, but a longer pair would fit you better.
- IrisVoy a probarme otro.I will try on another.
