Spanish word

calzar

Pronunciation

IPA/kalˈθaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbput one's shoes on

Example

Yo me calzo todos los días antes de salir.

I put my shoes on every day before going out.

Illustration for calzar (put one's shoes on)

More examples

Estas zapatillas me calzan muy bien.

These sneakers fit me very well.

Core concept

A foot sliding into a snug shoe.

Common phrases

  • calzar mal

    not fit well

  • calzar un 38

    wear size 38

Similar words

ponerse: Puts clothing or shoes on.
llevar: Has clothing or accessories on as a current state.
usar: Uses clothing or tools for their intended function.
probarse: Tries on clothing or shoes to check fit or appearance.

Definition in Spanish

Colocar o ajustar el calzado en los pies; también servir para decir que el calzado encaja en la talla.

Word origin

From Latin calx 'heel' through calceus 'shoe' to calceāre, giving the verb meaning to put on or fit footwear.

Usage tips

  • When asking shoe size Spanish commonly uses '¿Qué número calzas?' and people often answer with just the number, for example 'Calzo 40'.

Other meanings

  • fitverb
  • shoeverb

Opposites

  • descalzarremove one's shoesverb

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