Tacón (en. Heel)

/ta'kon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Element of footwear that raises the foot off the ground.
She prefers high-heeled shoes for special occasions.
Ella prefiere los zapatos con tacón alto para ocasiones especiales.
Back part of a shoe that helps stabilize the step.
Worn heels can cause discomfort when walking.
Los tacones desgastados pueden causar incomodidad al caminar.
Style of footwear that includes a considerable lift at the back.
Stiletto heels are popular at formal events.
Los tacones de aguja son populares en eventos formales.

Etymology

From the French 'talon', which means 'heel'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stiletto heel
Shoe with a very high and thin heel.
tacón de aguja
to raise the heel
To increase the height of the heel in footwear.
subir el tacón
to dance in heels
To perform dance movements while wearing heeled footwear.
bailar en tacones

Related Words

shoe
Footwear that covers the foot.
zapato
elevation
Action of raising or lifting something.
elevación
style
Particular way of doing something.
estilo

Slang Meanings

Stiletto heels
Those stiletto heels are perfect for the party.
Esos tacones de aguja son perfectos para la fiesta.
Comfortable heels
These comfortable heels are ideal for work.
Estos tacones cómodos son ideales para el trabajo.