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"Zapatillas" is a form of "zapatilla", a noun which is often translated as "slipper". "Ojotas" is a form of "ojota", a noun which is often translated as "sandal". Learn more about the difference between "zapatillas" and "ojotas" below.
la zapatilla(
sah
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pah
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tee
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (footwear)
a. slipper (for the house)
En cuanto llegue a casa me pongo el pijama y las zapatillas.As soon as I get home I put on my pajamas and my slippers.
2. (sports)
a. sneaker (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
No puedo ir al gimnasio porque no encuentro una de mis zapatillas.I can't go to the gym because I can't find one of my sneakers.
b. trainer (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Estas zapatillas son para correr.These trainers are for running.
c. training shoe (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Me compré unas zapatillas nuevas para jugar al tenis.I bought a new pair of training shoes for tennis.
a. high-heeled shoe
Necesitas usar zapatillas con ese vestido largo.You need high-heeled shoes with that long dress.
a. washer
Hay que cambiar la zapatilla del grifo porque hay una fuga.We have to replace the faucet washer because there's a leak.
a. power strip
Me tengo que comprar una zapatilla para enchufar todos los cargadores de mis dispositivos al mismo tiempo.I need to get a power strip to plug in all my device chargers at the same time.
la ojota(
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hoh
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. sandal
Las ojotas de los campesinos tienen suelas muy resistentes para el trabajo en el campo.The sandals of the peasants have tough soles to work in the field.
a. flip-flop
Vino una ola y se llevó una de las ojotas de Valeria.A wave came and took one of Valeria's flip-flops.
b. thong (Australia)
Es indispensable usar ojotas en las duchas públicas.It's essential to wear thongs in public showers.
