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feminine
/θapaˈtiʎa/
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Translation
slipper, trainer
Word origin
Diminutive of zapato ('shoe'), a word of uncertain origin, possibly borrowed from Turkish zabata.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Root
- zapato
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralzapatillas
Examples
.
He put on his trainers to go out running.
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At home I always wear slippers.
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These trainers are very comfortable for walking.
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I need a new shoe because I lost the other one.
¿ deporte?
What colour are your sports shoes?
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