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"Shoes" in Portuguese: sapatos
os sapatos
Note: sneakers: o tênis
Shoes in Portuguese are os sapatos. Sneakers are usually o tênis. Singular is o sapato. Ask Qual o número? for shoe size.
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How to pronounce sapatos
Say it
sah-PAH-toos
/sa.ˈpa.tos/
sah-PAH-toos. Stress pah.
"Shoes" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| os sapatos | the shoes Plural default. | Plural default. |
| o sapato | the shoe Singular. | Singular. |
| o tênis | sneakers / trainers Everyday casual shoes. | Everyday casual shoes. |
| sapato social | dress shoes Work and formal. | Work and formal. |
| tirar os sapatos | to take off your shoes Entering homes. | Entering homes. |
How to use sapatos in real life
- 1Shopping
Esses sapatos apertam no calcanhar.
These shoes pinch at the heel.
Fitting complaint.
- 2Home entry
Pode tirar os sapatos na entrada?
Can you take off your shoes at the entrance?
Common apartment request.
- 3Packing
Levo dois pares de sapatos na mala.
I'm packing two pairs of shoes.
Travel logistics.
Mistakes English speakers make with sapatos
Incorrect: As sapatos são novos.
Correct: Os sapatos são novos.
Sapatos is masculine plural: os sapatos.
Incorrect: Meus shoes.
Correct: Meus sapatos. / Meu tênis.
Use Portuguese sapatos or tênis.
Good to know
Tênis dominates casual Brazilian footwear talk; sapatos often means dressier pairs. Shoe sizes use número. Many homes ask guests to remove sapatos at the door.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing shoes for a wedding
ChatPal
Você já tem sapatos para a festa?
Do you already have shoes for the party?
You
Tenho sapatos pretos, mas estão velhos.
I have black shoes, but they're old.
ChatPal
Então compra sapatos novos confortáveis.
Then buy new comfortable shoes.
You
Vou. Sapatos apertados eu não aguento.
I will. I can't stand tight shoes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shoes" in Portuguese
Sapatos vs tênis?
Sapatos are shoes generally; tênis are sneakers.
Singular?
O sapato.
Gender?
Masculine: o sapato, os sapatos.
Shoe size?
Qual o número?
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