clog socks

Spanish translation: zoquetes

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English term or phrase:clog socks
Spanish translation:zoquetes
Entered by: Ana Brassara

14:44 Jul 26, 2005
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
English term or phrase: clog socks
es un tipo de calcetín, pero no sé cual
carory
zoquete (en Argetina)
Explanation:
En Argentina les decimos "zquetes" a los calcetines o medias que son cortitos.
Una idea, no sé para qué país es la traducción.
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Ana Brassara
Local time: 21:10
Grading comment
Era para Argentina. Gracias.
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Summary of answers provided
4salvamedias / pinkys
Anabel Martínez
3a little help...
aykon
3zoquete (en Argetina)
Ana Brassara


  

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a little help...


Explanation:
Unfortunately, I haven t found the Spanish word, yet, but maybe this helps a little, at least you know what they are now...
"For when socks are too much. Half socks also known as “clog socks” or “slide socks” cover only the tips of your feet. They are perfect with loafers, ..."
www.sock-dreams.com/_shop/ pages/socks_cat_CategoryID_27.php

aykon
United Kingdom
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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salvamedias / pinkys


Explanation:
I used to wear them when I worked with my uniform and stockings :) People in my area know them as pinkys, but I guess the "serious" and widespread term is salvamedias.




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Anabel Martínez
Spain
Local time: 02:10
Native speaker of: Native in CatalanCatalan, Native in SpanishSpanish
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zoquete (en Argetina)


Explanation:
En Argentina les decimos "zquetes" a los calcetines o medias que son cortitos.
Una idea, no sé para qué país es la traducción.

Ana Brassara
Local time: 21:10
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 20
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Era para Argentina. Gracias.
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