Spanish word

calzado

Pronunciation

IPA/kalˈθaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfootwear

Example

Necesito calzado nuevo para el trabajo.

I need new footwear for work.

Illustration for calzado (footwear)

More examples

¿Dónde puedo comprar calzado cómodo cerca de casa?

Where can I buy comfortable footwear near home?

Core concept

Objects worn on the feet to protect and support walking.

Common phrases

  • calzado cómodo

    comfortable footwear

  • calzado nuevo

    new footwear

  • calzado deportivo

    athletic footwear

Similar words

zapato: Closed low-cut shoe that covers toe to heel for everyday or formal wear.
zapatilla: Soft-soled athletic shoe designed for exercise and casual comfort.
bota: Tall shoe that rises above the ankle to protect and support the lower leg.
sandalia: Thin open shoe with straps that leave the toes and instep exposed.

Definition in Spanish

Denominación general de los artículos que cubren los pies, usada tanto para referirse a un par concreto como a la categoría de productos, como el calzado deportivo o formal.

Word origin

Derived from the past participle of medieval Spanish calçar and ultimately from Latin calceāre and calceus meaning 'shoe'.

Usage tips

  • In stores and catalogs, calzado commonly labels a product category and appears with talla (size) and horma (last/fit), while specific items are often called zapato, bota, or sandalia.

Other meanings

  • shoesnoun

Related words

  • calzarwearverb
  • calzadorshoehornnoun

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