Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pantalón deportivo | /pantalon depoɾtibo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| pantalón sudadera | /pantalon sudadeɾa/ (from spelling rules) | Colombia, feminine |
| pantalón de chándal | /pantalon de t͡ʃandal/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| buzo | /ˈbuθo/ /ˈbuso/ |
Chile, Peru, masculine |
| mono | /ˈmono/ | Venezuela, masculine |
The term refers to cotton trousers.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase pantalón deportivo literally translates to sports trousers.
Which one should you use?
While pantalón deportivo is a standard term, different regions and contexts favor different words. In Spain, the standard term is pantalón de chándal. In Colombia, you may encounter pantalón sudadera. In Chile and Peru, buzo is used to refer to sweatpants or tracksuits. In Venezuela, mono is used colloquially. In Mexico, you might hear pants deportivos and in Argentina, it is common to use pantalones de jogging.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Various regional terms exist: pantalones de jogging is common in Argentina, pants deportivos is used in Mexico, pantalón de chándal is the standard in Spain, pantalón sudadera is common in Colombia, buzo is used in Chile and Peru and mono is used in Venezuela.
How does it change in a sentence?
Although the singular pantalón deportivo is used, it is also very common to use the plural form pantalones deportivos to refer to a single pair of sweatpants.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word pantalón comes from the Italian character 'Pantalone', a wealthy but ridiculous Venetian merchant from 16th century theatre.
- In Venezuela, the word for sweatpants is mono, which is a word that can also mean 'monkey' in many other Spanish-speaking contexts.
- In several Latin American countries, the word for sweatpants, buzo, can also be used to refer to a hooded sweatshirt or a full tracksuit set.
Examples in context
- Tengo que comprar unos pantalones de deporte para hacer ejercicio en el gimnasio.I have to buy some sweatpants to exercise at the gym.
- Voy a ponerme mis pantalones deportivos y salir a pasear al perro.I'm going to put on my sweatpants and take the dog for a walk.
- Necesito comprar un pantalón deportivo nuevo.I need to buy new sweatpants.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are at a clothing store.
- Sofía¿Te gusta este pantalón deportivo, Alejandro?Do you like these sweatpants, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, el pantalón deportivo es de buena calidad.Yes, the sweatpants are of good quality.
- SofíaEs perfecto para ir al gimnasio.It is perfect for going to the gym.
- AlejandroEntonces, cómpralo ahora.Then, buy it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweatpants” translations and entries buzo, mono, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buzo, chándal, de, deportivo, pantalón, sudadera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
