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el escarpín
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. pump
En la oficina siempre llevo escarpines negros. Son elegantes, cómodos y combinan con todo.I always wear black pumps at the office. They're elegant, comfortable, and go with everything.
b. shoe
Me gustaría comprarme unos escarpines de neopreno para usar cuando me baño en el mar.I'd like to buy some neoprene shoes to wear when I go swimming in the sea.
a. slipper
Lo primero que hacía el conde nada más llegar a su casa era ponerse su bata y sus escarpines.The first thing the count did as soon as he got home was to put on his robe and slippers.
3. (baby's sock) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. bootie
Compré estos escarpines azules y este sonajero para el bebé de Magda.I bought these blue booties and this rattle for Magda's baby.
a. bed sock
Mi abuela nunca se va a dormir sin su bolsa de agua caliente y sus escarpines.My grandmother never goes to bed without her hot-water bottle and her bed socks.
5. (short sock) (Central America) (Cuba)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Cuba
a. ankle sock
La niña llevaba unos escarpines rosa de ganchillo y un vestido de flores.The little girl was wearing pink crocheted ankle socks and a flowery dress.
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