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zapato

masc.

noun

  1. 1. shoe

    footwear that covers the foot

    Common combinations

    • zapatos nuevos — new shoes
    • zapatos de cuero — leather shoes
    • un par de zapatos — a pair of shoes
    • Me compré unos zapatos nuevos.I bought myself new shoes.
    • Estos zapatos son de cuero.These shoes are made of leather.
    • No salgas sin ponerte los zapatos.Don't go out without putting on your shoes.

  2. 2. clumsy or incompetent person

    colloquial · a person who is not capable or skillful

    • Es un zapato para las matemáticas.He is hopeless at math.
    • No le pidas ayuda: es un zapato.Don't ask him for help: he's useless.
    • Mi hermano es un zapato con las manos.My brother is all thumbs.

Same root

zapaterozapatillazapatazo

Phrases with this word

ser un zapato