Suelas (en. Soles)

/ˈswelas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The part of a shoe that touches the ground.

The soles of my boots are very durable.

Las suelas de mis botas son muy resistentes.

Layer of material that is placed on the bottom of the footwear to protect it and provide comfort.

I am going to change the soles of my sports shoes.

Voy a cambiar las suelas de mis zapatos de deporte.

Figuratively referred to as the base or foundation of something.

The foundation of the argument was not solid enough.

La suela del argumento no era lo suficientemente sólida.

From the Latin "solea," which means 'sole, bottom of the foot.'

to put on the soles

To walk or move quickly.

poner las suelas

worn soles

It refers to shoes that have been excessively used.

suelas desgastadas

rubber soles

Shoes or footwear that have a base made of rubber for better grip.

suelas de goma

shoe

Footwear that covers the foot.

zapato

footwear

A collection of shoes and boots.

calzado

insole

A layer that is placed inside the shoe for added comfort.

plantilla

To walk dragging one's feet

I didn't feel like going out, so I spent the whole day with my soles at home.

Me quedé sin ganas de salir, así que estuve todo el día con las suelas en casa.

Old and worn-out shoes

Your soles are so worn that they need to be replaced.

Tus suelas están tan gastadas que ya necesitan ser reemplazadas.