Calcuta (en. Calcutta)

/kalˈkuta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Lightweight and open footwear used in warm climates.

She is wearing very comfortable calcutas to tidy up the garden.

Ella lleva unas calcutas muy cómodas para arreglar el jardín.

A type of sandal characterized by its simple design.

The calcutas are perfect for going to the beach.

Las calcutas son perfectas para ir a la playa.

The word 'calcuta' comes from the Latin 'calceus', which means shoe or footwear.

to put on the calcutas

To wear sandals or lightweight footwear.

calzarse las calcuta

to wear some calcutas

To use a type of open and lightweight footwear.

llevar unas calcutas

footwear

All types of shoes or boots.

calzado

sandal

Open footwear commonly worn in the summer.

sandalia

To wear very comfortable footwear.

Yesterday I was in calcutas all day, it was great!

Ayer estuve todo el día en calcutas, ¡fue genial!

To refer to going barefoot as a form of comfort.

I prefer to be at home in calcutas.

Prefiero estar en casa en calcutas.