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"Boots" in Spanish: botas
las botas
Boots in Spanish are las botas. They are feminine plural. One boot is una bota.
Getting dressed
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How to pronounce botas
Say it
BOH-tahs
/ˈbo.tas/
BOH-tahs. Stress BOH. Soft s at the end.
"Boots" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| las botas | boots Tall or everyday boots in general. | Tall or everyday boots in general. |
| una bota | a boot One boot of a pair. | One boot of a pair. |
| las botas de lluvia | rain boots Waterproof boots for wet weather. | Waterproof boots for wet weather. |
| las botas de trabajo | work boots Heavy boots for a job site. | Heavy boots for a job site. |
How to use botas in real life
- 1Getting dressed
Me pongo las botas negras.
I'm putting on the black boots.
Las botas pairs with a color.
- 2In a shoe store
¿Tienen estas botas en treinta y ocho?
Do you have these boots in thirty-eight?
Estas botas points at the pair.
- 3Rainy day
Llevo botas de lluvia hoy.
I'm wearing rain boots today.
Botas de lluvia means rain boots.
Mistakes English speakers make with botas
Incorrect: Los botas son nuevas.
Correct: Las botas son nuevas.
Botas is feminine. Say las botas.
Incorrect: Compré nuevos boots.
Correct: Compré botas nuevas.
Use botas, not the English word boots.
Good to know
Botas often means tall boots. Short ankle boots may be botines. Weather talk often uses botas de lluvia.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing footwear before leaving
ChatPal
Llueve. Ponte las botas.
It's raining. Put on the boots.
You
¿Dónde están mis botas rojas?
Where are my red boots?
ChatPal
Junto a la puerta.
By the door.
You
Listo. Ya salimos.
Ready. Let's go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boots" in Spanish
Are botas masculine or feminine?
Feminine plural: las botas, unas botas.
How do I say one boot?
Una bota. The pair is unas botas.
How do you pronounce botas?
BOH-tahs. Stress the first syllable.
Are rain boots botas?
Yes. Often botas de lluvia.
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