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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(
sah
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pah
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (footwear)
a. shoe
Voy al centro comercial para comprar un par de zapatos para el trabajo.I'm going to the mall to buy a pair of shoes for work.
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).
