El Pantalon Corto

The Spanish phrase "el pantalón corto" literally translates to "the short pants," which is exactly what we call "shorts" in English. To help you remember this, think of the word "corto" as "cut." Imagine your pants getting a little too warm, and you decide to cut them short—voilà, you've got "pantalón corto," or "shorts!" Picture a scene from a summer blockbuster where the hero, let's say, "Shorts-n-Swagger," swings in with their snazzy "cut" pants to save the day. 🌞