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"Shoes" in Italian: scarpe
le scarpe
Shoes in Italian are le scarpe (leh SKAHR-peh). One shoe is una scarpa. Pair talk uses un paio di scarpe. Sizes are often European numeri.
In a shoe shop
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How to pronounce scarpe
Say it
leh SKAHR-peh
/le ˈskar.pe/
Scarpe stresses SKAHR: SKAHR-peh. Scarpa is SKAHR-pah.
"Shoes" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le scarpe | shoes Everyday plural. | Everyday plural. |
| una scarpa | a shoe Singular. | Singular. |
| un paio di scarpe | a pair of shoes Buying and packing. | Buying and packing. |
| scarpe da ginnastica | sneakers Sport/casual shoes. | Sport/casual shoes. |
How to use scarpe in real life
- 1In a shoe shop
Provo queste scarpe in quarantadue.
I'll try these shoes in forty-two.
European size with scarpe.
- 2Leaving the house
Dove sono le mie scarpe?
Where are my shoes?
Le scarpe for the pair.
- 3Rainy day advice
Metti le scarpe impermeabili.
Put on the waterproof shoes.
Adjective after scarpe.
Mistakes English speakers make with scarpe
Incorrect: I scarpe sono nuove.
Correct: Le scarpe sono nuove.
Scarpe is feminine plural: le scarpe.
Incorrect: Compro due scarpa.
Correct: Compro due scarpe. / Compro un paio di scarpe.
Plural scarpe, or un paio di scarpe for a pair.
Good to know
Italian shoe culture is serious: leather scarpe for city days, sneakers for weekends. Shops ask numero and often measure the foot. Leaving scarpe at the door is less automatic than in some countries, but hosts may still prefer it in wet weather.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying shoes before a trip
ChatPal
Ti servono scarpe comode per camminare?
Do you need comfortable shoes for walking?
You
Sì, scarpe leggere, non troppo eleganti.
Yes, light shoes, not too dressy.
ChatPal
Queste scarpe da ginnastica vanno bene.
These sneakers work.
You
Le provo: se stanno bene prendo le scarpe.
I'll try them: if they fit I'll take the shoes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shoes" in Italian
Scarpa or scarpe?
Una scarpa is one shoe; le scarpe are shoes.
How do I say a pair of shoes?
Un paio di scarpe.
How do I say sneakers?
Scarpe da ginnastica, or sneakers in casual speech.
What about boots?
Often stivali or scarponcini, depending on style.
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