short
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico shorts are usually called short, singular, or shorts, plural. The longer form is pantalón corto.
Meaning: short trousers (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| short | everyday, Mexico |
| pantalón corto | neutral |
| shorts | plural |
People say ponte un short or unos shorts for casual wear, and pantalón corto in more careful speech or in shops.
Which one should you use?
Longer, knee-length shorts are bermudas. Women's shorts are also called shorts.
How do you pronounce it?
Say short close to the English sound, with a clear sh and a final t.
Did you know?
- The Mexican va in the last line is a casual way of saying "okay".
Examples in context
- Me compré un short para la playa.I bought shorts for the beach.
- Hace calor, ponte unos shorts.It is hot, put on some shorts.
- Las bermudas llegan a la rodilla.Bermuda shorts reach the knee.
Example conversation
Mónica packs for a trip to Acapulco with her friend Laura.
- MónicaLaura, ¿llevo un short o un vestido?Laura, do I take shorts or a dress?
- LauraLleva el short, hace calor.Take the shorts, it is hot.
- MónicaVa, también mi traje de baño.Okay, my swimsuit too.
