pantalones de vestir
/pantalones de bestiɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tailored pants" is translated into Spanish as pantalones de vestir.
Pantalones de vestir is used to refer to tailored pants. It is used to distinguish these formal or dress pants from pantalones casuales (casual pants) or vaqueros (jeans).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pantalones (pants) and de vestir (for dressing/formal wear), literally meaning pants for dressing up.
How do you pronounce it?
/pantalones de bestiɾ/
Did you know?
- The term vaqueros, used to contrast with pantalones de vestir, literally translates to 'oxen drivers' or 'cowboys'.
- In some regions, pantalones de vestir are jokingly called pantalones de domingo (Sunday pants) because they were traditionally reserved only for church or special events.
- In Spain, if you want to be even more specific about high-end tailored trousers, you might hear the term pantalones de sastre, using the word for 'tailor' directly.
Examples in context
- Maria siempre usa pantalones a medida para las ocasiones formales.Maria always wears tailored pants for formal occasions.
- Los pantalones de corte personalizado son ideales para eventos de etiqueta.Tailored pants are ideal for formal events.
- Él siempre elige pantalones a la medida para lucir elegante.He always chooses tailored pants to look stylish.
- Necesito unos pantalones de vestir para la boda.I need some tailored pants for the wedding.
- Esos pantalones de vestir te quedan muy bien.Those tailored pants look very good on you.
- Ella busca unos pantalones de vestir en color azul.She is looking for some blue tailored pants.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are shopping for formal wear at a boutique.
- MateoMaría, ¿te gustan estos pantalones de vestir?María, do you like these tailored pants?
- MaríaSí, son muy elegantes para tu evento.Yes, they are very elegant for your event.
- MateoMe preocupaba si eran demasiado formales.I was worried if they were too formal.
- MaríaNo, te verás muy profesional con ellos.No, you will look very professional in them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
