Chinos Meaning in English
word · lemma: chino
ˈtʃinoʊ
CHEE-noh
tʃˈiːnəʊz
CHEE-nohz
Definition
Chinos are casual or semi-formal pants made from a cotton twill fabric, usually lightweight and comfortable. They are typically worn in both relaxed and more dressed-up settings.
Usage & Nuances
'Chinos' is always plural; use with 'pair of chinos' for one item. More polished than jeans but less formal than dress pants. Common phrases: 'wear chinos', 'khaki chinos'. Not to be confused with 'Chinese' (the nationality/language).
Spanish: pantalones chinosPortuguese (BR): calça chinoPortuguese (PT): calças chinoChinese (Simplified): 休闲裤（chinos）Chinese (Traditional): 休閒褲（chinos）Hindi: चिनो पैंटArabic: بنطال تشينوBengali: চিনোস প্যান্টRussian: чиносыJapanese: チノパンVietnamese: quần chinosKorean: 치노팬츠Turkish: chino pantolonuUrdu: چینو پینٹIndonesian: celana chinos
Example Sentences
He bought new chinos for work.
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She wears chinos and a white shirt.
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My chinos are comfortable and soft.
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You can't go wrong with a nice pair of chinos for dinner.
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Most offices allow chinos instead of dress pants on Fridays.
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Do these chinos come in other colors?
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