Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/θapaˈtiʎa/

Line drawing of zapatilla
Coloured illustration of zapatilla
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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.

.

At home I always wear slippers.

.

These trainers are very comfortable for walking.

.

I need a new shoe because I lost the other one.

¿ deporte?

What colour are your sports shoes?

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This word is part of lesson 70.