🇪🇸 How to say

“shoe” in Spanish

zapato
Illustration of "shoe" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person looks into their closet, deciding between a pair of sleek black leather shoes for work and a pair of comfortable white sneakers for a walk.

Usage note

In Spanish, 'zapato' refers to a closed shoe, usually with a sole, as opposed to sandals ('sandalias'). It's a very common word you'll use whenever you get dressed.

Examples

  • Me compré unos zapatos nuevos.

    I bought myself some new shoes.

  • Sus zapatos están junto a la puerta.

    Her shoes are next to the door.

  • ¿Dónde está mi otro zapato?

    Where is my other shoe?

Quick check

What does "zapato" mean?

  • A. shoe
  • B. year
  • C. fruit
  • D. thing

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