calcetines
/kalθetines/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for socks is calcetines.
calcetines refers to the clothing worn on the feet to keep them warm or to protect them inside shoes.
Which one should you use?
While calcetines refers to standard socks, the word medias is often used to refer to stockings, tights or hosiery.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, calcetines is the standard term for socks, whereas in many Latin American countries, people may use the word medias to refer to socks as well.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of calcetines is calcetín. When talking about your own socks in Spanish, it is more natural to use the definite article los calcetines rather than a possessive adjective to indicate ownership.
How do you pronounce it?
/kalθetines/
Did you know?
- The word calzar means 'to put on shoes' or 'to fit', which shares the same root as calcetines.
- The word calcetines is actually a diminutive-based construction that has evolved into the standard noun for the garment.
- If you use the word medias in Spain to mean 'socks', people will almost certainly think you are talking about women's tights or stockings.
Examples in context
- Me lavo los calcetines.I wash my socks.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of the definite article with calcetines.Tatoeba #888601 by inmachan, translation #437148 by lukaszpp
- Tom se puso calcetines.Tom put on his socks.This sentence is useful for describing the action of putting on calcetines.Tatoeba #3384659 by marcelostockle, translation #2658348 by WestofEden
- Ella se puso calcetines.She put on socks.Tatoeba #2043995 by marcelostockle, translation #1479259 by weihaiping
- Necesito comprar calcetines nuevosI need to buy new socks
- Los soquetes negros combinan bien con mis zapatosThe black ankle socks match my shoes
- Mis calcetas están desparejadasMy socks are mismatched
- Estas medias son súper cómodasThese socks are super comfortable
- Voy a llevar mis calcetines cortos para hacer ejercicioI'll wear my ankle socks to exercise
- Por favor, ¿sabe dónde puedo encontrar calcetines de lana?Excuse me, do you know where I can find wool socks?
- Oye, ¿tienes unos calcetines que me prestes?Hey, do you have some socks you can lend me?
- ¡Mira mis calcetines cortos nuevos! ¡Son geniales para correr!Look at my new ankle socks! They're great for running!
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are getting ready to leave the house.
- Lucía¿Dónde están mis calcetines blancos?Where are my white socks?
- MateoEstán sobre la mesa, Lucía.They are on the table, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, no encontraba los calcetines.Thanks, I couldn't find the socks.
- MateoDe nada, ya podemos salir.You're welcome, we can leave now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
