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"Zapatos" is a form of "zapato", a noun which is often translated as "shoe". "Ropa" is a noun which is often translated as "clothing". Learn more about the difference between "zapatos" and "ropa" below.
el zapato()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (footwear)
la ropa()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
