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"Sneakers" is a form of "sneaker", a noun which is often translated as "el zapato deportivo". "Tennis shoes" is a form of "tennis shoe", a noun which is often translated as "la zapatilla de tenis". Learn more about the difference between "sneakers" and "tennis shoes" below.
sneaker(
sni
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kuhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el zapato deportivo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I don't think you should wear sneakers to your job interview.No creo que debas llevar zapatos deportivos a tu entrevista de trabajo.
b. la zapatilla deportiva (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Which sneakers are the best for running?¿Cuáles zapatillas deportivas son las mejores para correr?
c. la zapatilla (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My sneakers are destroyed. I need a new pair.Mis zapatillas están destruidas. Necesito un par nuevo.
tennis shoe(
teh
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nihs
shu
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (footwear)
a. la zapatilla de tenis (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I play much better with my old tennis shoes.Juego mucho mejor con mis zapatillas de tenis viejas.
b. los tenis (M) (plural)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I would like to buy tennis shoes that have firmer soles than the ones I have now.Me gustaría comprar unos tenis que tengan suelas más firmes que las que tengo ahora.
c. los championes (M) (plural) (Paraguay) (River Plate)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Paraguay
I like these tennis shoes because I don't have to worry about my shoelaces becoming untied while I play.Me gustan estos championes porque no tengo que preocuparme de que los cordones se desaten mientras juego.
