tacos de béisbol
/takos de beisbol/from spelling rules
The English phrase "baseball cleats" is translated into Spanish as tacos de béisbol.
This phrase refers to the special shoes with studs on the sole used by players to get a better grip on the field.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia, the term guayos de béisbol is used to refer to baseball cleats.
Did you know?
- The word tacos is used for cleats because the studs on the bottom of the shoe resemble the shape of a nail or a spike. It has nothing to do with the folded tortilla snack of the same name.
- While tacos means 'studs' in a sporting context, the word can also refer to a 'wedge' or a 'plug' in general Spanish carpentry and construction.
- The word béisbol is a direct loanword from English, but it follows Spanish phonetic rules by adding an accent mark on the 'e' to indicate the stress.
Examples in context
- Los jugadores de béisbol deben usar zapatos de béisbol adecuados para el juego.Baseball players should wear proper baseball cleats for the game.
- Nuestra tienda ofrece una amplia variedad de calzado deportivo para béisbol, incluyendo los mejores zapatos de béisbol del mercado.Our store offers a wide variety of sports footwear for baseball, including the best baseball cleats in the market.
- Hoy estreno mis nuevos tacos de béisbol en el partido. ¡Espero que me ayuden a mejorar mi rendimiento!Today, I'm trying out my new baseball cleats in the game. I hope they help me improve my performance!
- Necesito comprar unos tacos de béisbol nuevos.I need to buy some new baseball cleats.
- ¿Dónde dejaste tus tacos de béisbol?Where did you leave your baseball cleats?
- Los tacos de béisbol son esenciales para el juego.Baseball cleats are essential for the game.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at a sports store.
- JavierSofía, mira estos tacos de béisbol.Sofía, look at these baseball cleats.
- SofíaSon muy bonitos, Javier.They are very pretty, Javier.
- Javier¿Crees que me quedan bien?Do you think they look good on me?
- SofíaSí, te quedan perfectos.Yes, they fit you perfectly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
