Spanish · Daily Life
Zapato
Shoe
Beginnernoun
Definition
A foot covering with a sole and usually an upper part.
Example
Estos zapatos son muy cómodos.
These shoes are very comfortable.
Etymology
'Zapato' comes from the Arabic 'sabt', which refers to a shoe, reflecting historical influences from the Arabic language in Spanish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Zapato' is used informally and formally in both spoken and written contexts to discuss footwear, prevalent in all Spanish-speaking regions.