chones
Mexico, slang
In Mexican slang underwear is chones. The more usual words are calzones in Mexico and Chile and calzoncillos for men's briefs in most places.
Meaning: clothing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chones | Mexico, slang |
| Calzones | Mexico, Chile |
| Calzoncillos | common, men |
Chones is informal and sounds like a joke or a casual remark. In a store you would ask for ropa interior.
Which one should you use?
Calzoncillos usually means men's underwear. In Spain women's underwear is called bragas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Many Latin American countries call women's underwear calzones, while Spain has bragas.
Did you know?
- In Spain bragas are women's underwear, while calzoncillos are men's.
Examples in context
- Se me olvidaron los chones.I forgot my underwear.
- Compré calzoncillos nuevos.I bought new briefs.
- Tiende los calzones en la ventana.Hang the underwear in the window.
Example conversation
Memo packs for a trip with his mother in Veracruz.
- Mamá¿Ya empacaste tus chones?Did you pack your underwear?
- MemoSí, mamá, tres pares.Yes, mom, three pairs.
- MamáMejor lleva cinco.Better take five.
