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How do you say "shorts" in Italian?
i pantaloncini
In Italian, "shorts" is i pantaloncini.
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Pronunciation
Pahn-tah-lohn-CHEE-nee, five syllables. Stress on 'chee.' Say 'pahn' + 'tah' + 'lohn' + 'chee' + 'nee.'
Grammar notes
I pantaloncini is plural masculine. The singular would be il pantaloncino. It's a diminutive of pantaloni (pants).
Example sentence
I pantaloncini erano comodi per il caldo estivo.
The shorts were comfortable for the hot summer.
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How to remember i pantaloncini
Pantaloncini is a diminutive form meaning little pants, because shorts are like shorter pants.
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- socks i calzini
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- pants i pantaloni
- vest la canottiera
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Questions about i pantaloncini
How do you say "shorts" in Italian?
In Italian, "shorts" is i pantaloncini. It is a noun.
How is i pantaloncini written in Italian?
i pantaloncini is written using the standard Italian script.
How is i pantaloncini used in a sentence?
Use i pantaloncini as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: I pantaloncini erano comodi per il caldo estivo. (The shorts were comfortable for the hot summer.).
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