Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

pantalón vaporoso

English translation:

Lightweight trousers/trousers in flowing fabric

Added to glossary by Eileen Brophy
Jul 28, 2017 10:53
6 yrs ago
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Spanish term

pantalón vaporoso

Spanish to English Marketing Textiles / Clothing / Fashion fashion design
Is pantalón vaporoso a loose fitting trouser or gauzy, or is there another meaning for vaporoso, does anyone know please?
I have found different definitions for vaporoso, but when I look for images, I get a variety of trouser styles because the browser includes images for both words.

Thank you for your help

Discussion

Eileen Brophy (asker) Jul 28, 2017:
@philgoddard I didn't realise that quotes get the hits for that phrase only Phil, so I should search for "pantalón vaporoso?" Thank you very much
philgoddard Jul 28, 2017:
This is a particular type of pants/trousers rather than just a marketing description. It gets lots of hits, and if you do Google Images, most look like close-fitting pyjama bottoms - not at all loose fitting or flowing. But I don't know enough about clothes to know what they're called.
Eileen: If you put quotes around the two words, you get only hits containing that phrase.
Marie Wilson Jul 28, 2017:
Flowing I think Wendy's suggestion is the best.
Wendy Streitparth Jul 28, 2017:
I'd say loose-fitting or flowing would fit the bill.

Proposed translations

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Flowing trousers/trousers in flowing fabric

These trousers are loose fitting and lightweight, similar to pyjamas.

"30 pantalones vaporosos para refrescar tu verano
De los 'palazzo' a la setentera pata de elefante, los pantalones anchos fluyen desde la cadera en materiales delicados."
https://smoda.elpais.com/moda/30-pantalones-vaporosos-para-r...

"Ropa algo más discreta, como blusas elegantes con ribetes en contraste, así como pantalones vaporosos en tejidos sedosos (como los que se usan para dormir) van a predominar este O/I 2016. "
https://www.primark.com/es/destacados/mujer/2016/september/a...

The term is also used for dresses and other items of clothing. Here are some examples where it has been translated as flowing:

Motivi - Blusa de cady vaporoso, Mujer: Amazon.es: Ropa y ...
https://www.amazon.es/Motivi-Blusa-vaporoso.../B06WLM4745
Comprar Motivi - Blusa de cady **vaporoso**, Mujer : Ropa y accesorios en Amazon.es.

Motivi - Women's Flowing Cady Blouse: Amazon.co.uk: Clothing
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motivi-Womens-Flowing-Cady-Blouse/....
**Flowing** cady blouse; Chocker neck, short wing sleeves; 100% polyester; Hand wash; Zip fastener at the back with a grosgrain bow; Loose cut and hip-length ...

Motivi - Pantalón vaporoso de tencel de alta calidad, Mujer - Amazon.es
https://www.amazon.es/Motivi-Pantalón-vaporoso.../B06XGNPRR....
Pantalón vaporoso de tencel de alta calidad; Bolsillos americanos. Pinzas en la parte alta; Sintético; Lavar a mano; Goma interna en la parte trasera de la ...

Motivi - Women's Flowing Trousers Made With Fine Tencel: Amazon ...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motivi-Womens-Flowing-Trousers.../d...
Flowing trousers made with fine tencel; Slant pockets. Darts on the upper part; 100% Lyocell; Hand wash; Internal elastic back waistband; Straight cut. Regular

Women > Pants > Esprit showing 78% to 33% off - Fashion Lane ...
https://fashionlane.com.au/gc/WOM-PAN/Women/Pants?storeId=11...
137 products - Casual textured **flowing fabric trousers** LIGHT GREY. $99.95 $49.95 · Cotton blend super stretchy twill trousers BEIGE. Esprit. 10 12 14 6 8.

**FLOWING TROUSERS** - TROUSERS-WOMAN | ZARA United Kingdom
https://www.zara.com › WOMAN › TROUSERS › FLOWING TROUSERS
Low rise trousers with side pockets and elastic waistband. Made of a **flowing fabric**. HEIGHT OF MODEL 177 cm. Image 3 of FLOWING TROUSERS from Zara.
Peer comment(s):

agree Robert Forstag : Good documentation, and "flowing" is a defensible translation based on existing use, although I don't think "flowing trousers" really works (I'd think about firing the copywriter or translator responsible!). I'd go with "lightweight summer pants/trousers.
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Thanks, Robert. They look like pjs but it's a very popular term, and not only with Spanish companies in the UK. I suppose once popular brands start using an expression it sticks.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you again for your answer (I have slightly modified it to lightweight)"
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Airy pant

Hope it helps
Peer comment(s):

neutral Sheila Wilson : Visions of a hot dog with a big mouth (?!)
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bark. barking dog never bites
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Reference comments

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Reference:

trousers in a loose, ligghtweight fabric

trousers in a loose, flattering fit from ligghtweight fabric - https://www.pinterest.pt/pin/472737292121761816/
GAUZE - http://crosswordopener.com/word/168518/0/2466536

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Note added at 34 mins (2017-07-28 11:27:49 GMT)
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Well, for starters proper walking trousers are made from materials which are both lightweight and waterproof - http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/outdoor-activit...
Common steamy fabrics include leather, brocade, wool, cotton. - https://ludwig.guru/s/wool cotton blend
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