Descalzo (en. Barefoot)

/desˈkalθo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

It refers to a person who is not wearing shoes or footwear on their feet.

He walked barefoot on the beach.

Caminó descalzo por la playa.

It is also used in a figurative sense to describe someone who feels vulnerable.

He felt vulnerable before the criticism.

Se sintió descalzo ante la crítica.

In religious contexts, it can refer to being barefoot during ceremonies.

He entered the temple barefoot, as a symbol of respect.

Entró en el templo descalzo, como símbolo de respeto.

It comes from the Latin 'descalce', from 'de-' (without) and 'calce' (footwear).

to go barefoot

to walk without footwear.

ir descalzo

to be barefoot

situation of not having shoes on.

estar descalzo

to live barefoot

simple and natural life, without luxuries.

vivir descalzo

footwear

Object worn on the feet, like shoes or boots.

calzado

shoe

Specific type of footwear that covers the foot.

zapato

to go barefoot

To remove footwear.

descalzarse

To be comfortable and relaxed.

Sometimes it's good to be barefoot at home.

A veces es bueno estar descalzo en casa.

To feel free from worries.

Today I feel relaxed, everything is fine.

Hoy me siento descalzo, todo está bien.