Botas (en. Boots)

/ˈbotas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Sturdy footwear that reaches the lower part of the leg.

I bought leather boots for the winter.

Me compré unas botas de cuero para el invierno.

Footwear used in specific activities such as hiking or rain.

I am wearing my hiking boots for the trip.

Llevo puestas mis botas de montaña para la excursión.

Occasionally formal footwear worn with a suit.

He put on elegant boots for dinner.

Él se puso botas elegantes para la cena.

From the old Spanish 'bota', which comes from the Latin 'botta'.

rain boots

Waterproof footwear used in the rain.

botas de agua

hiking boots

Footwear designed for hiking on difficult terrain.

botas de montaña

military boots

Durable footwear used in the army.

botas militares

boot

A type of boot that reaches the ankle.

botín

footwear

General term for any type of shoe.

calzado

sandal

Open footwear worn in warm climates.

sandalia

cowboy boots

He wears cowboy boots that are very popular in rodeos.

Lleva botas de vaquero que son muy populares en el rodeo.

rubber boots

He uses rubber boots when he goes fishing to avoid getting wet.

Usa botas de goma cuando va a pescar para no mojarse.