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"Calzado" is a form of "calzado", a noun which is often translated as "footwear". "Ropa" is a noun which is often translated as "clothing". Learn more about the difference between "calzado" and "ropa" below.
el calzado, calzado(
kahl
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sah
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doh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. footwear
Nuestra zapatería tiene el mejor calzado de cuero.Our shoe shop sells the best leather footwear.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. shod
La exploradora iba calzada de botas negras.The explorer was shod in black boots.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Llegó al casamiento con pantalones cortos y calzado con zapatos náuticos.He showed up to the wedding wearing shorts and boat shoes.
Ve calzado en caso de que la arena queme.Wear shoes just in case the sand is too hot.
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la ropa(
rroh
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pah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. clothing
Necesitamos donaciones de alimentos y ropa para ayudar a las víctimas del desastre.We need donations of food and clothing to help victims of the disaster.
b. clothes
Necesito comprar ropa nueva para el viaje.I need to buy new clothes for our trip.
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