pantalones blancos
/pantalones blankos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "white pants" is translated into Spanish as pantalones blancos.
This phrase is used to describe trousers or pants that are white in color.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun pantalones (pants) and the adjective blancos (white).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking regions, you may encounter the singular form pantalón blanco to refer to a single garment, although the plural pantalones remains the most common way to refer to pants.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun. Since pantalones is masculine and plural, the adjective must also be the masculine plural blancos.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the feminine singular adjective blanca in the phrase pantalones blanca. You must use the masculine plural form to correctly match the noun.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, pantalones can be used as a slang term for courage or bravery. If someone tells you that you have pantalones, they are praising your guts rather than your wardrobe.
- In Spain, the phrase ponerse los pantalones (to put on one's pants) is used idiomatically to mean taking responsibility or growing up and facing a situation like an adult.
- While blancos is standard, high-fashion contexts use the term blanco roto to specifically describe 'broken white' or off-white trousers.
Examples in context
- ¡Oh, mis pantalones blancos! Eran nuevos.Oh, my white pants! And they were new.This sentence shows how to express dismay over a pair of pantalones blancos.Tatoeba #2744 by Shishir, translation #1553 by steverules123
- Quiero pantalones blancos.I want white pants.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for pantalones blancos.Tatoeba #9120556 by carlosalberto, translation #9120540 by carlosalberto
- Necesito unos pantalones blancos para la reunión de negociosI need white pants for the business meeting.
- Los empleados deben usar pantalones de color blanco durante el eventoThe employees must wear white pants during the event.
- Voy a llevar mis pantalones blancos al picnicI am going to wear my white pants to the picnic.
- No puedo usar pantalones blancos hoy.I cannot wear white pants today.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are getting ready for a summer party.
- Daniel¿Te gustan estos pantalones blancos?Do you like these white pants?
- SofíaSí, te quedan muy bien, Daniel.Yes, they look very good on you, Daniel.
- DanielPero tengo miedo de ensuciarlos.But I am afraid of getting them dirty.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, estarás muy elegante.Don't worry, you will look very elegant.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
