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"Zapatos de tacón" is a plural noun which is often translated as "high heels", and "tacones" is a plural noun which is also often translated as "high heels". Learn more about the difference between "zapatos de tacón" and "tacones" below.
los zapatos de tacón(
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pah
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tohs
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kohn
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (footwear)
a. high heels
La señora no podía correr bien porque llevaba zapatos de tacón.The lady couldn't run properly because she was wearing high heels.
b. high-heeled shoes
En nuestra tienda encontrará la más amplia gama de zapatos de tacón.In our store you will find the widest range of high-heeled shoes.
los tacones(
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nehs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (shoes)
el tacón
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. heel
Se me rompió el tacón de una de mis botas ayer al pisar una piedra enorme.The heel on one of my boots broke yesterday when I stepped on a huge rock.
