Nov 19, 2023 09:27
6 mos ago
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Italian term
Italy
tasche all'americana
Italian to English
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Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
In the description of a pair of shorts, "Pantalone corto **tasche all'americana** e chiusura a bottone davanti". Any ideas for "tasche all'americana"? Many thanks in advance, Sarah.
Proposed translations
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| 5 | slant/slash pockets or scoop pockets |
toasty
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| 3 +5 | side pockets |
Barbara Carrara
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| 5 -1 | cargo pockets |
Janice Giffin
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| 3 -3 | America pockets |
martini
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Proposed translations
23 hrs
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slant/slash pockets or scoop pockets
So I'm going to have to disagree with the other suggestion to use "side pockets" because that's too generic.
Tasche all'americana are almost always at a slant and placed on the hip, ever so slightly to the front:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InSmgqdIJ-g
https://www.messori.it/it-ww/quali-sono-le-tasche-allamerica...
Sometimes they are slightly curved, like you'd see on jeans.
If they are straight and angled, then they're slant/slash pockets (note that these are often called "tasche alla francese". If they're rounded, then they're scoop pockets or jean pockets.
When I come across this, I usually say "slant pockets at the hips" or something along those lines.
Tasche all'americana are almost always at a slant and placed on the hip, ever so slightly to the front:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InSmgqdIJ-g
https://www.messori.it/it-ww/quali-sono-le-tasche-allamerica...
Sometimes they are slightly curved, like you'd see on jeans.
If they are straight and angled, then they're slant/slash pockets (note that these are often called "tasche alla francese". If they're rounded, then they're scoop pockets or jean pockets.
When I come across this, I usually say "slant pockets at the hips" or something along those lines.
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Comment: "I'm choosing "slash pockets" as this seems to be marginally more common. Thanks to everyone."
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15 mins
America pockets
https://entreamis.it/products/pantalone-tasca-america-corto-...
anche American, ma mi sembra più corretto quanto suggerito sopra
anche American, ma mi sembra più corretto quanto suggerito sopra
Peer comment(s):
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kringle
: I can only find American pockets on translated Italian sites and with reference to pool tables (who knew that the latter can have American or English pockets??)
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io ho suggerito America not American pockets
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Andrew Bramhall
: D'accordo con Kringle;
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toasty
: No we definitely don't say America pockets in English
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18 mins
Barbara Carrara
Italy
Italy
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Native in: Italian 
Works in: English to Italian, French to Italian, Italian
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28
side pockets
In Italian, these are also called 'tasche America'. The English equivalent is side pockets, which can be slanted or flush, depending on the trouser model, style and fit.
https://www.fiore1957.it/fiore 1957-pant.-ts.-americac2fi57t...
https://www.collectionabbigliamento.it/Pantalone-tasca-ameri...
https://dpstudio-fashion.com/en/pockets-and-miscellaneous/78...
For further reference, pls check this bilingual site (never mind the typo in link...),
https://www.gutteridge.com/it_SM/pantaloni-slim-in-frasco-la...
https://www.fiore1957.it/fiore 1957-pant.-ts.-americac2fi57t...
https://www.collectionabbigliamento.it/Pantalone-tasca-ameri...
https://dpstudio-fashion.com/en/pockets-and-miscellaneous/78...
For further reference, pls check this bilingual site (never mind the typo in link...),
https://www.gutteridge.com/it_SM/pantaloni-slim-in-frasco-la...
Peer comment(s):
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dandamesh
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Grazie e buona domenica!
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kringle
: confirmed by Armani websites
1 hr
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Thank you.
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writeaway
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Thank you, w!
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Michele Fauble
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Thank you.
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Andrew Bramhall
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Thank you.
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toasty
: Technically they are side pockets, but side pockets could be anything and is thus too generic
23 hrs
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Of course, side pockets can differ, as mentioned in my suggestion. No need to be specific here though, as it's likely the item description is going to be published next to its pic. Should Sarah be able to get that beforehand, she can always add a modifier
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47 mins
Janice Giffin
Italy
Italy
Native in English
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Italy
Accuracy, reliability and timeliness
Native in: English
Works in: Italian to English, Spanish to English
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52
Italian term (edited):
tasche all\'americana
cargo pockets
A cargo pocket is a form of a patch pocket, often with accordion folds for increased capacity closed with a flap secured by snap, button, magnet, or Velcro common on battledress and hunting clothing. In some designs, cargo pockets may be hidden within the legs.
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Note added at 51 mins (2023-11-19 10:18:47 GMT)
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Excuse the change please. I wasn't sure if you were referring to the shorts or only to the pockets. In any case, 'cargo pockets' and 'cargo pants' are both recognized terms.
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Note added at 51 mins (2023-11-19 10:18:47 GMT)
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Excuse the change please. I wasn't sure if you were referring to the shorts or only to the pockets. In any case, 'cargo pockets' and 'cargo pants' are both recognized terms.
Reference:
Peer comment(s):
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toasty
: usually cargo pockets are tasche a soffietto (bellows pocket)
22 hrs
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