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"Shoes" in Spanish: zapatos
los zapatos
Shoes are los zapatos (sah-PAH-tohs). The word is masculine plural. One shoe is un zapato.
Leaving the house
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How to pronounce zapatos
Say it
sah-PAH-tohs
/saˈpa.tos/
Three syllables: sah-PAH-tohs. Stress PAH. Soft s sounds.
"Shoes" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| los zapatos | shoes Everyday footwear in general. | Everyday footwear in general. |
| un par de zapatos | a pair of shoes Buying or packing a pair. | Buying or packing a pair. |
| los zapatos deportivos | sneakers / sports shoes Casual athletic shoes. | Casual athletic shoes. |
| quitarse los zapatos | to take off one's shoes Entering some homes. | Entering some homes. |
How to use zapatos in real life
- 1Leaving the house
¿Dónde están mis zapatos?
Where are my shoes?
Mis zapatos is the usual plural.
- 2In a shoe store
Quiero probarme estos zapatos.
I want to try on these shoes.
Probarse zapatos is the shop phrase.
- 3Entering a home
Por favor, quítense los zapatos.
Please take off your shoes.
Quítense uses ustedes, not vosotros.
Mistakes English speakers make with zapatos
Incorrect: Las zapatos son nuevos.
Correct: Los zapatos son nuevos.
Zapatos is masculine. Say los zapatos.
Incorrect: Compré nuevos shoes.
Correct: Compré zapatos nuevos.
Use zapatos, not the English word shoes.
Good to know
Good to knowZapatos are shoes in general. Sneakers may be tenis or zapatos deportivos. In some homes, guests remove los zapatos at the door.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready to go out
ChatPal
Ponte los zapatos negros.
Put on the black shoes.
You
No hallo mis zapatos cómodos.
I can't find my comfortable shoes.
ChatPal
Están debajo del sofá.
They're under the sofa.
You
Ah, sí. Ya voy.
Ah, yes. Coming.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shoes" in Spanish
Are zapatos masculine or feminine?
Masculine: los zapatos, un zapato nuevo.
How do I say one shoe?
Un zapato. The pair is unos zapatos.
How do you pronounce zapatos?
sah-PAH-tohs. Stress PAH.
Are sneakers zapatos?
Yes. Often tenis or zapatos deportivos.
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