Zapatilla (en. Sneakers)

/sapaˈtiʎa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A type of footwear mainly used for being at home or for informal activities.

Example Sentence: I put on my sneakers to be comfortable at home.

Me pongo mis zapatillas para estar cómodo en casa.

Definition: Lightweight sports footwear used for exercising.

Example Sentence: I went out running in my sports shoes.

Salí a correr con mis zapatillas de deporte.

Definition: Sneaker as a form of soft footwear.

Example Sentence: Fleece slippers are perfect for winter.

Las zapatillas de felpa son perfectas para invierno.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'sappa', which means 'slipper' or 'sneakers'.

Phrase: to be in slippers

Meaning: To be at home, informally dressed.

estar en zapatillas

Phrase: house slippers

Meaning: Comfortable footwear used indoors.

zapatillas de casa

Phrase: sports shoes

Meaning: Footwear designed for physical activity.

zapatillas de deporte

Related Word: shoe

Description: Footwear that covers the foot, generally more formal than a sneaker.

zapato

Related Word: ankle boot

Description: Footwear that covers the ankle.

botín

Related Word: flip-flop

Description: Lightweight footwear mainly worn in summer.

chancla

Meaning: Brand-name sneakers

Example: Those sneakers you have are very fashionable.

Esas zapatillas que tienes son muy de moda.

Meaning: House slippers

Example: I always keep a pair of house slippers nearby.

Siempre tengo una zapatilla de andar por casa cerca.