calçám

Macanese

Etymology

From a merger of Portuguese calça (trousers) and calção (shorts).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kalˈsaŋ/

Noun

calçám

  1. trousers
    calçám cumpridolong trousers
  2. shorts

Usage notes

  • calça is still retained in some compound words; see "Related terms".
  • There is no plural form.
  • calça-ganga (denim shorts for boys)
  • calça-moura (light trousers worn by men at home or in bed)

References

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