Guillermina (en. Ballet flats)

/ɡiʎeɾˈmina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Women's shoe, usually made of patent leather or leather, with a flat sole or low heel.
She wore black guillerminas to the party.
Ella llevó unas guillerminas de color negro para la fiesta.
A type of footwear characterized by its comfort and style.
Guillerminas are ideal for summer.
Las guillerminas son ideales para el verano.
Footwear that has become popular in youth fashion.
Teenagers prefer guillerminas over sandals.
Las adolescentes prefieren las guillerminas a las sandalias.

Etymology

The term guillermina comes from the proper name Guillermo, possibly due to a style of footwear popularized by certain people named Guillermo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to wear guillerminas
To use this type of footwear.
llevar guillerminas
to buy guillerminas
To acquire shoes of this style.
comprar guillerminas
guillerminas for summer
To refer to the common use of this footwear in the hot season.
guillerminas para el verano

Related Words

shoes
Footwear that generally covers the foot.
zapatos
footwear
Any type of clothing for the feet.
calzado
sandals
Light and open footwear.
sandalias

Slang Meanings

Comfortable and easy-to-wear shoes in daily life.
Today I decided to wear guillerminas because I have a lot of walking to do.
Hoy decidí usar guillerminas porque tengo mucho que caminar.
Casual and relaxed style, common among young people.
She always wears guillerminas to look more casual.
Ella siempre usa guillerminas para verse más casual.