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Boy shorts

Spanish translation: culotte


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English term or phrase:Boy shorts
Spanish translation:culotte
Entered by: J Celeita
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03:36 Jun 16, 2010
English to Spanish translations [Non-PRO]
Retail
English term or phrase: Boy shorts
"Boy Shorts - a style of panties, named for their resemblance to male shorts."

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culotte
Explanation:
If this is for panties and not actual shorts.

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-81842575-boyshort-cu...

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-87881981-culottes-ti...

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http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-89367749-culottes-de...

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Note added at 14 hrs (2010-06-16 17:44:33 GMT)
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http://articulo.deremate.com.ar/MLA-88769771-culotte-boxer-f...
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J Celeita
Local time: 14:49
Grading comment
Ugly name, but looks like it's an accurate translation.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +2culotte
J Celeita
5boyleg, boxer
Cristina Heraud-van Tol


  

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14 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
boy shorts
culotte


Explanation:
If this is for panties and not actual shorts.

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-81842575-boyshort-cu...

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-87881981-culottes-ti...

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Note added at 14 hrs (2010-06-16 17:43:39 GMT)
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http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-89367749-culottes-de...

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Note added at 14 hrs (2010-06-16 17:44:33 GMT)
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http://articulo.deremate.com.ar/MLA-88769771-culotte-boxer-f...

J Celeita
Local time: 14:49
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
Grading comment
Ugly name, but looks like it's an accurate translation.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Yes, it refers to panties, not shorts.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Pullipina: Sip. http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braga_(prenda_de_vestir)#Tipos_...
17 hrs

agree  Wendy Petzall: De acuerdo, pero habrá que ver para dónde es la traducción.
1 day8 hrs
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Jun 23, 2010 - Changes made by J Celeita:
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