Zapato (en. Shoe)

/θaˈpat̪o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Footwear worn to protect the feet.

I bought new shoes for the party.

Me compré unos zapatos nuevos para la fiesta.

Generally refers to a type of closed footwear.

Leather shoes are very durable.

Los zapatos de cuero son muy duraderos.

Often used in formal or work contexts.

The dress code requires us to wear formal shoes.

El código de vestimenta requiere que usemos zapatos formales.

From Hispano-Arabic 'ṣabāṭ', of Arabic origin 'ṣabāṭ', meaning footwear.

house slippers

Light and comfortable footwear to wear at home.

zapatillas de casa

high-heeled shoe

Women's footwear that has a high heel.

zapato de tacón

to put on the shoe

To make an effort in a task.

poner el zapato

sneaker

Light and generally athletic footwear.

zapatilla

boot

Footwear that covers the ankle or leg.

bota

Shoe used as a term of contempt.

That guy is a shoe, he doesn't know anything.

Ese tipo es un zapato, no sabe nada.

Very flashy or fashionable shoe.

Look at those shoes, they are real runway shoes.

Mira esos zapatos, son unos verdaderos zapatos de la pasarela.