footwear

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfʊt.wɪə/ AmE /ˈfʊt.wɛr/

noun en → es

1 SHOES [uncountable] A2

clothes that are worn on the feet and legs to protect them or make them look better

calzado, zapatos

  • footwear for walking/running/swimming

Collocations footwear for the beach · winter footwear

  • She bought some new footwear.

    Ella compró nuevos calzados.

2 SPORTS [uncountable] B1

special shoes or boots that are worn for a particular sport or activity

calzado deportivo, zapatillas

  • footwear for running/cycling

Collocations running footwear · football footwear

  • He needs to buy some new footwear for his marathon.

    Él necesita comprar nuevos calzados para su maratón.