Spanish word

chancla

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʃaŋkla/

Meaning

  • feminine nounflip-flop

Example

En verano uso chanclas para ir a la playa.

In summer I wear flip-flops to go to the beach.

Illustration for chancla (flip-flop)

More examples

¿Dónde dejaste tus chanclas?

Where did you leave your flip-flops?

Core concept

Light slip-on rubber sandal for beach, pool, or home.

Common phrases

  • ponerse las chanclas

    put on flip-flops

  • quitarse las chanclas

    take off flip-flops

Similar words

sandalia: Open sandal with straps across the foot, made to hold the foot for outdoor walking.
chancleta: Flat rubber thong that sits between the toes for casual water-side or pool wear.
pantufla: Soft, padded indoor slipper worn to keep feet warm and comfortable at home.

Definition in Spanish

Sandalia sencilla y abierta, generalmente de goma o material sintético, usada para la playa, la piscina o para estar en casa.

Word origin

The origin is unclear, but chancla is a colloquial Spanish term related to chancleta and sandalia that denotes a light, inexpensive slip-on sandal often made of rubber or synthetic material.

Usage tips

  • Commonly used in the plural (las chanclas) to refer to a pair, so speakers often say me puse las chanclas rather than me puse una chancla.

Opposites

Related words

  • chanclazoflip-flop strikenoun

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