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"Socks" in Spanish: calcetines
los calcetines
Socks are los calcetines. They are masculine plural. One is el calcetín—note the accent.
Getting dressed
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How to pronounce calcetines
Say it
kahl-seh-TEE-nehs
/kal.seˈti.nes/
kahl-seh-TEE-nehs. Stress TEE. Soft c before e.
"Socks" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| los calcetines | socks The usual plural. | The usual plural. |
| el calcetín | sock One sock; note the accent. | One sock; note the accent. |
| calcetines limpios | clean socks Laundry day. | Laundry day. |
| ponerse los calcetines | to put on socks Getting dressed. | Getting dressed. |
How to use calcetines in real life
- 1Getting dressed
¿Dónde están mis calcetines negros?
Where are my black socks?
Mis calcetines for your pair.
- 2Laundry
Lavo los calcetines por separado.
I wash the socks separately.
Lavar los calcetines on laundry day.
- 3Cold morning
Ponte calcetines gruesos hoy.
Put on thick socks today.
Calcetines gruesos for warmth.
Mistakes English speakers make with calcetines
Incorrect: Las calcetines están sucias.
Correct: Los calcetines están sucios.
Calcetines are masculine. Say los calcetines.
Incorrect: Compré socks nuevos.
Correct: Compré calcetines nuevos.
Use calcetines, not English socks.
Good to know
Good to knowCalcetines is the everyday socks word. Singular calcetín needs the accent on í.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready to go out
ChatPal
¿Ya tienes los calcetines?
Do you already have the socks?
You
Busco unos calcetines limpios.
I'm looking for clean socks.
ChatPal
Hay un par en el cajón.
There's a pair in the drawer.
You
Gracias. Ya me los pongo.
Thanks. I'll put them on now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Socks" in Spanish
Are calcetines masculine or feminine?
Masculine plural: los calcetines.
What is one sock called?
El calcetín. Keep the accent on í.
How do you pronounce calcetines?
kahl-seh-TEE-nehs. Stress TEE.
How do I say put on socks?
Ponerse los calcetines.
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