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)

(Spain) tracksuit
Synonyms: buzo, jogging, mono, pans, salida de chancha
- 2015, Natos y Waor, Recycled J (lyrics and music), “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

Further reading

“chándal”, in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014

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