tacones
/takones/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'heels' is translated into Spanish as tacones.
The word tacones is used to refer to the raised part of a shoe, and it is also commonly used to refer to the high-heeled shoes themselves. If you want to specifically say 'high heels', you can use the phrase tacones altos. Additionally, the phrase Zapatos de tacón can be used to mean 'heeled shoes'.
What does it mean word for word?
The plural form tacones is derived from the singular noun tacón, which means 'heel'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the singular term tacón is used for heels. In some Latin American countries, the term tacos is used instead of tacones to refer to heels.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form tacón refers to a single heel, while the plural form tacones refers to a pair of heels or the heels themselves.
How do you pronounce it?
/takones/
Did you know?
- The phrase clavar los tacones (to drive in the heels) is an idiomatic way to describe someone who is stubbornly refusing to move or change their mind.
- While English uses the word 'heel' for both footwear and anatomy, Spanish uses tacón for the shoe and talón for the bone. Using tacón to describe your foot would be a comical mistake.
- In many Latin American countries, the word tacos refers to the shoes, but it also refers to the famous Mexican food. This can lead to funny linguistic confusion for English speakers.
Examples in context
- Esos tacones son muy altos.Those heels are really high.This sentence is useful for describing the height of the tacones.Tatoeba #8616495 by arh, translation #9189392 by DJ_Saidez
- Llevaba tacones muy altos y se resbaló.She was wearing high heels and she slipped.This sentence describes someone wearing high heels and illustrates the consequence of slipping.Tatoeba #8783243 by arh, translation #8785928 by carlosalberto
- Tenía una pollera corta y tacones altos.She was wearing a short skirt and high heels.This sentence describes an outfit consisting of a skirt and tacones.Tatoeba #5157376 by don_ramon, translation #2473564 by Hybrid
- ¡Me encantan tus tacones nuevos!I love your new heels!
- ¿Dónde compraste esos zapatos de tacón?Where did you buy those heeled shoes?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena is getting ready for a party and asks Daniel for his opinion.
- Elena¿Cómo me veo con estos tacones?How do I look in these heels?
- DanielElena, te ves muy elegante con ellos.Elena, you look very elegant in them.
- ElenaGracias, pero me cansan los tacones.Thanks, but heels tire me out.
- DanielPuedes cambiarte de zapatos más tarde.You can change your shoes later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
