Mary Jane
/maɾi xane/from spelling rules
The English phrase "mary jane" translates to Spanish as Mary Jane, referring to a type of shoe.
In Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, hierba (meaning herb) is used as an informal euphemism for marijuana.
Meaning: type of shoe (noun)
Related words
Did you know?
- If you are looking for the footwear in a Spanish boutique, you are more likely to find them listed as zapatos de colegiala rather than by any version of the name 'Mary Jane'.
- While Mary Jane describes the shoe in English, the Spanish term merceditas is used in some Latin American countries to describe a similar style of flat shoe.
- In Spanish, the word hierba used for marijuana is shared with the general word for 'grass' or 'weed' in a garden, creating a double meaning in casual conversation.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are shopping for shoes.
- AlejandroMira estas Mary Jane rojas.Look at these red Mary Janes.
- LucíaSon muy lindas, Lucía.They are very cute, Lucía.
- Alejandro¿Crees que me quedan bien?Do you think they look good on me?
- LucíaSí, te quedan perfectas.Yes, they fit you perfectly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
