zapatos de tacón
/θapatos de takon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pumps" is translated into Spanish as zapatos de tacón.
This term refers to women's shoes characterized by a high heel and a low-cut front.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase zapatos de tacón literally translates to "shoes of heel".
Which one should you use?
While zapatos de tacón is the standard way to describe these shoes, you can also use zapatos de tacón alto specifically to mean "high-heeled shoes".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, locals may use the term tacones to refer to pumps.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase zapatos de tacón, the word tacón (heel) remains singular even when the shoes themselves are plural.
Did you know?
- The word taco used to build tacón shares the same root as the Spanish word for the famous rolled tortilla dish, both originating from the idea of a small plug or roll.
- The word tacón is used in the Spanish expression dar un tacón, which in some contexts refers to the rhythmic sound of heels clicking on a hard floor during a dance like flamenco.
- While zapatos de tacón is the general term, Spanish has a specific word salones in some Latin American countries to describe the formal pump style worn specifically for ballroom or gala events.
Examples in context
- Me encantan esos zapatos de tacón que llevas puestos.I love those pumps you're wearing.
- Me gustaría comprar unos stilettos nuevos para mi próximo evento.I would like to buy new pumps for my next event.
- Quiero comprar unos elegantes stilettos negros para la cena de gala.I want to buy classy black pumps for the gala dinner.
- Ella lleva unos zapatos de tacón negros.She is wearing black pumps.
- Esos zapatos de tacón son muy elegantes.Those pumps are very elegant.
- Necesito unos zapatos de tacón para la fiesta.I need some pumps for the party.
Example conversation
María is choosing shoes for a wedding at a boutique.
- Mateo¿Te gustan estos zapatos de tacón?Do you like these pumps?
- MaríaSí, me parecen muy cómodos.Yes, they seem very comfortable to me.
- MateoEl color combina con tu vestido.The color matches your dress.
- MaríaTienes razón, los voy a comprar.You are right, I am going to buy them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
