Spanish word

calcetín

Pronunciation

IPA/kalθeˈtin/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsock

Example

¿Dónde están mis calcetines?

Where are my socks?

Illustration for calcetín (sock)

More examples

Me puse los calcetines antes de salir.

I put on socks before going out.

Core concept

Textile tube that covers part or all of the foot and comes in different lengths and fabrics.

Common phrases

  • ponerse los calcetines

    put on socks

  • quitarse los calcetines

    take off socks

  • lavar calcetines

    wash socks

Similar words

media: Long, thin garment that covers the foot and reaches the knee or mid-thigh.
pantimedia: Seamless, single-piece hosiery covering legs and hips from toes to waist.

Definition in Spanish

Pieza textil que cubre parcial o totalmente el pie, disponible en distintos largos y tejidos según la función (abrigo, deporte, estilo).

Word origin

The Spanish word calcetín comes from Old Spanish calçetín, a diminutive formed with -ín that ultimately derives from Latin calceus 'shoe' and denotes a small foot covering.

Usage tips

  • Spanish uses calcetín for a single sock and calcetines or un par de calcetines to refer to a pair or to socks in general.

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