chándal

Spanish

A modern tracksuit consisting of jacket (left) and trousers (right).

Etymology

Borrowed from French chandail (“jersey worn by vegetable vendors”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃandal/ [ˈt͡ʃãn̪.d̪al]
  • Rhymes: -andal
  • Syllabification: chán‧dal

Noun

chándal m (plural chándales)

  1. (Spain) tracksuit
    Synonyms: buzo, jogging, mono, pans, salida de chancha
    • 2015, Natos y Waor, Recycled J, “Delirium”, in Martes 13, performed by Natos:
      Me echan del garito por entrar luciendo chándal
      They throw me out of the club for coming in wearing a tracksuit

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