Zapatillas (en. Sneakers)

/θapa'tiʎas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Type of footwear used for being at home or doing sports.

I put on my sneakers to be comfortable at home.

Me pongo mis zapatillas para estar cómodo en casa.

Sports footwear that offers comfort and support.

My sneakers are perfect for running long distances.

Mis zapatillas son perfectas para correr largas distancias.

Light footwear, usually without a heel.

I bought new sneakers for the gym.

Compré unas zapatillas nuevas para el gimnasio.

It comes from the Spanish 'zapato' with the diminutive suffix '-illa'.

to be in sneakers

To be comfortable at home, usually without formal clothing.

estar en zapatillas

to take off one's sneakers

To remove light footwear for greater comfort.

quitarse las zapatillas

sports sneakers

Sneakers designed for practicing sports.

zapatillas de deporte

shoe

Footwear that is more formal than sneakers.

zapato

boots

Footwear that covers the ankle, sturdier than sneakers.

botas

flip-flops

Light, open, heel-less footwear, mainly worn in summer.

chanclas

Trendy sneakers.

I'm wearing very stylish sneakers today.

Llevo unas zapatillas muy estilosas hoy.

Street sneakers.

My street sneakers are the best for going out with friends.

Mis zapatillas de calle son las mejores para salir con amigos.