medias
Colombia, everyday
In Colombia socks are medias. The word calcetines is used in Spain and is understood but sounds less natural in Colombia.
Meaning: foot covering (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| medias | Colombia, everyday |
| calcetines | Spain, standard |
Medias is plural and feminine, so you say unas medias or un par de medias. Women's stockings are also called medias, and context makes the meaning clear. For ankle socks, people say medias tobilleras.
Did you know?
- Media also means half, which is why media hora is half an hour.
Examples in context
- Se me perdió una media.I lost one sock.
- Necesito unas medias negras.I need some black socks.
- Compré un par de medias.I bought a pair of socks.
Example conversation
A customer shops for clothes in a store in Bogotá.
- Cliente¿Tienen medias deportivas?Do you have sports socks?
- VendedoraSí, en blanco y negro.Yes, in white and black.
- ClienteDeme tres pares, por favor.Give me three pairs, please.
