Talones (en. Heels)

/taˈlones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The heels are the part of the foot located behind the arch and support the body's weight when standing.

My heels got hurt after running a lot.

Se me lastimaron los talones después de correr mucho.

It is also used to refer to the lower part of certain shoes or boots that provides height.

The heels of her shoes are very high.

Los talones de sus zapatos son muy altos.

In some contexts, it can refer to a part of a garment, such as the heel cuffs of pants.

I need to fix the heels of my jeans.

Necesito arreglar los talones de mis jeans.

From the Latin 'calcāneus', which means 'heel'.

to be on someone's heels

To be chasing or very close to someone in a figurative sense.

estar en los talones

to give a check

To provide or deliver something, especially in the context of a payment.

dar talón

to have cold heels

To feel nervous or anxious about a situation.

tener los talones fríos

footwear

Shoes or any type of footwear that protects the feet.

calzado

ankle

A part of the body that connects the foot to the leg.

tobillo

flat

Reference to shoes with no elevated heel.

plano

People who have a bad attitude or are annoying.

Those heels won't stop complaining.

Esos talones no paran de quejarse.

Hindrances or problems.

I don't want any more heels in my way to success.

No quiero más talones en mi camino hacia el éxito.