Descalzos (en. Barefoot)

/desˈkalθos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is without footwear.
The children played barefoot on the beach.
Los niños jugaron descalzos en la playa.
Said of someone who takes off their shoes.
She felt free walking barefoot in the garden.
Ella se sintió libre al caminar descalza por el jardín.
That does not wear shoes by choice or necessity.
Many like to walk barefoot at home.
A muchos les gusta andar descalzos en casa.

Etymology

From Old Spanish 'descalzados', which means 'without footwear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to walk barefoot
To walk without footwear.
andar descalzo
to walk barefoot
To do something without proper protection or preparation.
andar descalzos
feeling the earth barefoot
To connect with nature in an intimate way.
sintiendo la tierra descalzo

Related Words

descalzo
Singular form of the adjective that describes someone without shoes.
descalzo
calzado
Reference to garments that cover the feet.
calzado

Slang Meanings

Being outside without shoes.
Yesterday, the boy went out barefoot because he forgot his shoes.
Ayer, el chico salió descalzo porque olvidó sus zapatillas.
Feeling free when not wearing shoes.
I love being barefoot on the beach during the summer.
Me encanta estar descalzo en la playa durante el verano.