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"Pants (trousers)" in Spanish: pantalón
el pantalón
Note: ES: los pantalones
Pants are el pantalón (pahn-tah-LOHN). It is masculine. Latin America often uses singular el pantalón; Spain usually says los pantalones.
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How to pronounce pantalón
Say it
pahn-tah-LOHN
/pan.taˈlon/
Three syllables: pahn-tah-LOHN. Stress LOHN. The final n is clear.
"Pants (trousers)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el pantalón | pants / trousers Common singular form in Latin America. | Common singular form in Latin America. |
| los pantalones | pants / trousers Usual plural form; common in Spain. | Usual plural form; common in Spain. |
| el pantalón corto | shorts Short pants for warm weather. | Short pants for warm weather. |
| el pantalón de mezclilla | jeans Denim pants; also los jeans. | Denim pants; also los jeans. |
How to use pantalón in real life
- 1Getting dressed
Me pongo el pantalón negro.
I'm putting on the black pants.
El pantalón is natural in Latin America.
- 2In a clothing store
¿Tienen este pantalón en treinta y dos?
Do you have these pants in thirty-two?
Este pantalón points to the pair on display.
- 3Laundry day
Lavo los pantalones por separado.
I wash the pants separately.
Los pantalones works as a clear plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with pantalón
Incorrect: La pantalón es azul.
Correct: El pantalón es azul.
Pantalón is masculine. Say el pantalón.
Incorrect: Compré unos pants.
Correct: Compré un pantalón. / Compré unos pantalones.
Use pantalón or pantalones, not English pants.
Good to know
Good to knowIn Latin America, el pantalón often means one pair. Spain leans to los pantalones. Both forms are understood across the Spanish-speaking world.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking clothes for a meeting
ChatPal
Lleva el pantalón gris.
Wear the gray pants.
You
¿Este pantalón combina con la camisa?
Do these pants go with the shirt?
ChatPal
Sí. Se ve formal.
Yes. It looks formal.
You
Perfecto. Ya estoy listo.
Perfect. I'm ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pants (trousers)" in Spanish
Is pantalón masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el pantalón, unos pantalones oscuros.
Singular or plural?
Latin America often says el pantalón. Spain often says los pantalones.
How do you pronounce pantalón?
pahn-tah-LOHN. Stress the last syllable.
How do I say shorts?
Pantalón corto or shorts in casual speech.
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