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"Pants (trousers)" in Italian: pantaloni
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Pants (trousers) in Italian are i pantaloni (ee pahn-tah-LOH-nee), always plural. One pair is still i pantaloni or un paio di pantaloni. Shorts are i pantaloncini.
Getting dressed
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How to pronounce pantaloni
Say it
ee pahn-tah-LOH-nee
/i pantaˈlo.ni/
Pantaloni stresses LOH: pahn-tah-LOH-nee. All vowels are clear.
"Pants (trousers)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| i pantaloni | the pants / trousers Default plural noun. | Default plural noun. |
| un paio di pantaloni | a pair of pants Counting pairs. | Counting pairs. |
| pantaloni corti | shorts / short pants Length description. | Length description. |
| mettere i pantaloni | to put on pants Everyday verb phrase. | Everyday verb phrase. |
How to use pantaloni in real life
- 1Getting dressed
Dove sono i miei pantaloni blu?
Where are my blue pants?
I pantaloni with a color.
- 2In a shop
Posso provare questi pantaloni?
Can I try on these pants?
Shopping plural.
- 3Packing
Metto due paia di pantaloni in valigia.
I'm packing two pairs of pants.
Paia di pantaloni for pairs.
Mistakes English speakers make with pantaloni
Incorrect: Compro un pantalone nero.
Correct: Compro i pantaloni neri. / un paio di pantaloni neri.
Everyday Italian keeps pantaloni plural.
Incorrect: I pants sono stretti.
Correct: I pantaloni sono stretti.
Use pantaloni, not the English word.
Good to know
Shop staff will ask numero or taglia for i pantaloni. Jeans are often just i jeans, still treated as plural. In Italy pants means trousers—not underwear (quelli are la biancheria intima).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing clothes before a trip
ChatPal
Porti i pantaloni di lino?
Are you bringing the linen pants?
You
Sì, e anche i pantaloni scuri per la sera.
Yes, and also the dark pants for the evening.
ChatPal
Quei pantaloni scuri ti stanno bene.
Those dark pants look good on you.
You
Grazie. I pantaloni chiari li lascio a casa.
Thanks. I'm leaving the light pants at home.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pants (trousers)" in Italian
Why always plural?
Like English pants, Italian uses a plural form for one pair.
How do you say a pair?
Un paio di pantaloni.
What about jeans?
I jeans (also plural).
Shorts?
I pantaloncini or pantaloni corti.
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