botas
/botas/from spelling rules
The English word "boots" is translated into Spanish as botas.
botas is the term used for boots.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the word Borceguíes is commonly used to refer to military-style boots or combat boots. In certain regions, particularly in Spain, the colloquial term Chirucas is used to describe hiking or outdoor boots.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is bota.
How do you pronounce it?
/botas/
Did you know?
- While botas refers to the footwear, the word bota can also mean a 'wine skin' or a large leather container used for storing liquid.
- In some Latin American contexts, botas is used in idioms relating to walking or traveling long distances, such as gastarse las botas which means to wear out one's boots.
- In fashion terminology in Spain, 'botines' are specifically used for ankle boots, whereas botas implies a higher shaft.
Examples in context
- Estas botas son caras.These boots are expensive.This sentence is useful for describing the cost of the botas.Tatoeba #4516260 by marcelostockle, translation #2206534 by Hybrid
- Nos pusimos las botas.We put on our boots.This sentence is useful for describing the action of putting on botas.Tatoeba #10021904 by arh, translation #10021900 by CK
- Se quitaron las botas.They took their boots off.This sentence is useful for describing the action of taking off botas.Tatoeba #12443280 by emma_zunz, translation #7443381 by CH
- Compré unas botas de cuero para el invierno.I bought leather boots for the winter.
- Me encantan estos botines negros. ¡Son muy cómodos!I love these black booties. They're very comfortable!
- Los soldados llevan borceguíes muy resistentes durante las misiones.Soldiers wear very sturdy combat boots during missions.
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Example conversation
Daniel is helping María pack for a hiking trip.
- María¿Dónde están mis botas?Where are my boots?
- DanielEstán debajo de la cama, María.They are under the bed, María.
- MaríaGracias, las botas son muy pesadas.Thanks, the boots are very heavy.
- DanielPero son muy cómodas para caminar.But they are very comfortable for walking.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
