sin calcetines
/sin kalθetines/from spelling rules
The English phrase "socks off" is translated into Spanish as sin calcetines.
This phrase is used to describe the state of not wearing socks on the feet.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sin (without) and calcetines (socks).
Which one should you use?
While sin calcetines specifically describes the absence of socks, the adjective descalzo/a is used to describe a person being barefoot.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to only one single sock being missing, use the singular form sin calcetín.
How do you pronounce it?
/sin kalθetines/
Did you know?
- The word calcetín comes from the Latin word calceus meaning 'shoe' and the suffix -etinus used to denote a smaller version. Essentially, a sock is historically a 'little shoe'.
- In several Spanish-speaking countries, you will hear the word medias instead of calcetines. This can be confusing because medias is also the word for 'stockings' or 'tights'.
- The preposition sin is a direct linguistic cousin to the English word 'sans', which is most commonly seen in the French-influenced phrase 'sans serif' in typography.
Examples in context
- La presentación de la orquesta sinfónica dejó boquiabiertos a todos los asistentes.The symphony orchestra's performance left all attendees astonished.
- La fiesta de cumpleaños fue increíble, la decoración y el ambiente nos dejaron boquiabiertos.The birthday party was incredible, the decoration and the atmosphere left us astonished.
- El final sorprendente de la película nos dejó con la boca abierta.The surprising ending of the movie left us all amazed.
- El mago hizo trucos alucinantes que dejaron a todos con la boca abierta.The magician performed mind-blowing tricks that left everyone amazed.
- No quiero ir sin calcetines.I don't want to go without socks.
- Él está caminando sin calcetines por la casa.He is walking around the house without socks.
- ¿Estás sin calcetines ahora mismo?Are you without socks right now?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are getting ready to leave the house.
- MateoElena, ¿por qué estás sin calcetines?Elena, why are you without socks?
- ElenaPorque voy a usar sandalias, Mateo.Because I am going to wear sandals, Mateo.
- MateoTienes razón, no hace falta usarlos.You're right, there is no need to wear them.
- ElenaExacto, me siento mejor sin calcetines.Exactly, I feel better without socks.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
