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shorts

/ʃɔːrts/

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

Ejemplos

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1

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

2

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

3

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
shorts
Verb
shorten
Adverbio
shortly
Adjetivo
short
Relacionado
shortness
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Truco para recordar

Think of trousers that were 'shortened' until they became 'shorts'.

Quiz rápido

The sun is shining today, so I am going to put on my favorite _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: shorts

Ejemplos

1

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

everyday

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

2

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

formal

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

3

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

informal

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

4

Research indicates that specialized compression shorts can improve athletic performance and recovery.

academic

Research indicates that specialized compression shorts can improve athletic performance and recovery.

5

Our summer business-casual policy allows for tailored shorts in the office.

business

Our summer business-casual policy allows for tailored shorts in the office.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
shorts
Verb
shorten
Adverbio
shortly
Adjetivo
short
Relacionado
shortness

Colocaciones comunes

a pair of shorts a pair of shorts
running shorts running shorts
denim shorts denim shorts
cargo shorts cargo shorts
board shorts board shorts

Frases Comunes

Bermuda shorts

Bermuda shorts

board shorts

board shorts

cycling shorts

cycling shorts

Se confunde a menudo con

shorts vs short

Short is an adjective describing length, while shorts is a noun referring to the clothing item.

shorts vs pants

Pants cover the entire leg to the ankle, whereas shorts only cover the upper part of the leg.

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Notas de uso

The word 'shorts' is a 'pluralia tantum' noun, meaning it is always used in the plural form even when referring to one item.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'a short' when they mean one pair. You should say 'a pair of shorts' or simply 'shorts'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of trousers that were 'shortened' until they became 'shorts'.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'sceort', meaning 'not long'.

Patrones gramaticales

Always plural: 'These shorts are blue' (not 'This short is blue'). Counted using 'pair of': 'I bought two pairs of shorts.' No singular form exists for the clothing item.
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, shorts are considered casual attire and are often restricted in professional or religious environments.

Quiz rápido

The sun is shining today, so I am going to put on my favorite _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: shorts

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