shoes

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BrE /ʃuːz/ AmE /ʃuz/

noun en → es

1 FOOTWEAR [uncountable, countable] A1

footwear for the feet and legs, especially a covering for the foot that is divided into separate parts for each toe

zapatos, calzado

  • a pair of shoes

Collocations buy a new pair of shoes · wear comfortable shoes

  • She bought a new pair of shoes.

    Ella compró un par de zapatos nuevos.

2 SHOE TYPE [countable] A2

a type or style of shoe, such as boots, sandals, etc.

tipo de calzado, estilo de zapato

  • type of shoes

Collocations high-heeled shoes · sneakers or trainers

  • He prefers wearing sneakers.

    Él prefiere usar zapatillas.

3 SHOE SIZE [uncountable] B1

the size of a shoe, usually measured in numbers or letters

talla de zapato

  • shoe size

Collocations what is your shoe size? · try on a different shoe size

  • What's your shoe size?

    ¿Cuál es tu talla de zapato?

1 SHOE [singular] A2

one of a pair of shoes, especially when it is being worn or used

zapato (de un par)

  • a shoe

Collocations kick off a shoe · put on a shoe

  • She kicked off her shoe.

    Ella se quitó el zapato.

2 SHOE [singular] B1

a shoe that is worn on one foot, usually when it has been removed or taken off

zapato (quitado)

  • the shoe

Collocations pick up a shoe · drop a shoe

  • He dropped his shoe.

    Él dejó caer su zapato.