meia-calça — meaning in English

English meaning

• pantyhose noun Thin, close-fitting nylon leg coverings that extend from the waist to the toes.
• tights noun A close-fitting garment covering the legs, hips, and feet, typically worn by women or dancers.

Senses

meia-calça is used for these senses in English:

• tights A close-fitting, sheer or non-sheer skin-tight garment worn principally by women and girls that covers the body completely from the waist down, usually including the feet.

Related Portuguese words