Is calzarse not really used if so when?

Question

When and how would you use calzarse?

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Answer 1

Espera momentito mientras me calzo.

Wait a minute while I put my shoes on.

:) - ian-hill, Aug 7, 2014

Answer 2

Some usages: 1-¿ Que número de zapatos calzas? Yo calzo nueve y medio.

2- Esa zapatería calza a todos los habitantes del pueblo( meaning it's the only shoe store that provides/sells shoes in town)

3.-¿No eres tu Juan, mi antíguo compañero? Si, claro. El mismo que viste y calza.

so these examples are not the reflexive for correct? - JaySchultz, Aug 7, 2014

No. I don't think so. Reflexive would be: Yo me calzo este zapato todos los dias. - juanmelgar, Aug 7, 2014

So when people are actually speaking do they typically use the normal verb form or the reflexive? - JaySchultz, Aug 7, 2014

I am just curious what the most common way to say "Put your shoes on." - JaySchultz, Aug 7, 2014

Calzate! - annierats, Aug 7, 2014

Answer 3

Me encanta ir descalza por la playa. ( I love going barefoot on the beach)

Answer 4

Thanks but I know what it means I was inquiring whether or not native speakers actually use it.

they do! - annierats, Aug 7, 2014

ok perfect thank you! - JaySchultz, Aug 7, 2014

Answer 5

How come you know the word and need examples?

Funny! - Jubilado, Aug 7, 2014

Answer 6

Calzar, as most spanish verbs, can be used as transitive, intransitive or pronominal. Sometimes this use has some minor differences in meaning.

Transitive

Calzar, to wear:

El sospechoso calzaba tenis.

The suspect was wearing tennis.

¿Qué número calza? What size do you take?

Calzo del ocho. I take a 38. I'm 38.

Pronominal

Calzar, to put one's shoes on

Se calzó las botas. He put on his boots.

Intransitive

Calza bien. He (or she) wears good shoes.

Idiom

Calzar grande (informal, humorous) In México (of a man) to have large genitals.

Answer 7

Calzarse means "put on shoes" and it's a reflexive verb.

Answer 8

It was in a visual spanish anki deck I am using...