el
masculine
/θaˈpa.to/
#856 of 5,000 Core 1000
Translation
shoe
Word origin
Origin uncertain and debated. The word is shared with Portuguese sapato and Italian ciabatta, but its ultimate source is not agreed.
- Origin
- uncertain
Other proposed origins
- Often traced to Turkish zabata or a related Eastern word that spread through trade. (zabata)
- Some accounts treat it as onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a footstep, possibly via Basque zapatu ('to stamp'). (zapatu)
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralzapatos
Examples
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My new shoes are very pretty.
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I have to buy shoes for work.
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The shoes are by the door.
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My son lost a shoe in the park.
cómodos .
These shoes are very comfortable for running.
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