pantaloncini
The English word "shorts" is translated into Italian as pantaloncini.
pantaloncini is used to refer to the leg garment known as shorts. To specify "a pair of shorts", you use the phrase un paio di pantaloncini.
Meaning: leg garment (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word pantaloncini is a diminutive of pantaloni (pants), so it literally means "little pants".
How does it change in a sentence?
pantaloncini is a masculine plural noun.
Did you know?
- The word pantaloni is believed to be derived from 'Pantalone', a Venetian dialect character in the 'Commedia dell'arte' who wore long trousers.
- In Italy, the word pantaloni refers specifically to long trousers, meaning English speakers who use 'pants' to mean underwear will be misunderstood.
- In some Italian dialects, you might hear braghe, an ancient term for breeches that predates the modern word pantaloni.
Examples in context
- Layla si è messa i pantaloncini.Layla put her shorts on.This sentence shows the use of pantaloncini with the verb for putting on clothes.Tatoeba #13940556 by unforgiven95, translation #6332139 by OsoHombre
- Una tipica uniforme estiva di una scuola cattolica per ragazze consiste in una camicetta a maniche corte abbinata a un kilt (gonna a quadri) o a dei pantaloni culotte, a volte con l'aggiunta di un paio di pantaloncini corti da indossare sotto il kilt per maggiore pudore.A typical summer Catholic school uniform for girls consists of a short-sleeved blouse together with a kilt (plaid skirt) or culottes, sometimes additionally including a pair of brief shorts to be worn under kilts for modesty.This sentence uses pantaloncini corti to describe a garment worn for modesty under a kilt.Tatoeba #13989632 by Guybrush88, translation #12297137 by aer4321
- Mi piace indossare i pantaloncini durante l'estate.I like to wear shorts during the summer.
- Mi sono comprato un nuovo pantaloncino per andare in vacanza.I bought myself a new pair of shorts to go on vacation.
- In estate, preferisco indossare pantaloncini corti per stare più fresco.In summer, I prefer to wear shorts to stay cooler.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are packing for a summer trip.
- LorenzoHai preso i tuoi pantaloncini nuovi?Did you pack your new shorts?
- GiuliaSì, li ho messi in valigia stamattina.Yes, I put them in the suitcase this morning.
- LorenzoOttimo, così saremo pronti per il caldo.Great, so we will be ready for the heat.
- GiuliaSpero che siano comodi per camminare.I hope they are comfortable for walking.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
