Spanish word

zapato

Pronunciation

IPA/θaˈpato/

Meaning

  • masculine nounshoe

Example

¿Dónde están mis zapatos?

Where are my shoes?

Illustration for zapato (shoe)

More examples

¿Por qué no te quitas los zapatos al entrar?

Why don't you take your shoes off when you enter?

Core concept

Everyday footwear that cushions and supports the foot for walking.

Common phrases

  • quitarse zapatos

    take your shoes off

  • zapatos nuevos

    new shoes

  • zapatos deportivos

    trainers

Similar words

calzado: Footwear that covers the foot and provides protection.
zapatilla: Athletic or indoor shoe with a thin, pliable sole and lightweight build.
bota: Boot reaching above the ankle to shield and support the foot and lower leg.
sandalia: Light sandal with straps that secure the foot while exposing toes and instep.

Definition in Spanish

Objeto de vestir que protege el pie y facilita la marcha, compuesto por una parte superior que cubre el pie y una suela que lo apoya.

Word origin

The form is attested in medieval sources as sapato and evolves within the Iberian Romance languages into Spanish zapato.

Usage tips

  • In conversational Spanish zapato often denotes non-sport or dress shoes, while sneakers are called zapatillas and boots botas.

Related words

  • zapateroshoemakernoun
  • zapateríashoe storenoun

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