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masculine

/pantaˈlon/

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Translation

trousers, pants

Word origin

From French pantalon, named after Pantalone, a stock character of the Italian commedia dell'arte who wore distinctive tight trousers. The same source gives English pantaloons and the shortened pants.

Origin: Italian
Root: Pantalone
English cognates: pantaloons, pants

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralpantalones

Examples

He is wearing black trousers and a white shirt.

These trousers are too big for me.

I bought new trousers at the shop in the centre.

manchó .

He stained his trousers with tomato sauce.

I need a comfortable pair of trousers for the trip.

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This word is part of lesson 22.