calzón

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

Attested since the 14th century, as a surname. From calza +‎ -ón.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kɑlˈθoŋ], (western) [kɑlˈsoŋ]

Noun

calzón m (plural calzóns)

  1. (also in the plural) breeches
  2. (also in the plural) underwear, underpants

References

Spanish

Etymology

From calza +‎ -ón. Compare Italian calzone. Doublet of sosón.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kalˈθon/ [kal̟ˈθõn] (Spain)
  • IPA(key): /kalˈson/ [kalˈsõn] (Latin America, Philippines)
  • Rhymes: -on
  • Syllabification: cal‧zón

Noun

calzón m (plural calzones)

  1. underpants
  2. female undergarment, panties, knickers
    Synonyms: bombacha, braga

Usage notes

  • In Spain, it is generally used only in the plural.
  • In El Salvador, it is used as a regular countable noun meaning 'pair of panties', perfectly normally in the singular: Me compré un calzón nuevo 'I bought a new pair of panties (for myself)', Se te olvidó empacar esos tres calzones 'You forgot to pack those three pairs of panties'.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Chamorro: kåtsunes
  • Guaraní: kasõ

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