sandálias
The English word 'sandals' is translated into Portuguese as sandálias.
The term refers to open footwear with straps, typically worn in warm weather.
Which one should you use?
While sandálias is the general term, you might encounter other words for specific styles. For instance, rasteirinhas is used to describe flat, open-toe sandals. If you are referring specifically to flip-flops, the word chinelos is more appropriate.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the word chinelos is primarily used to refer to flip-flops.
Did you know?
- The word rasteirinhas comes from the verb rastejar, meaning 'to crawl', because the sole of the shoe is so flat it almost touches the ground.
- Depending on the region in Brazil, havaianas has become such a dominant brand that people often use the brand name as a generic synonym for chinelos.
- When talking about footwear, Brazilians often use chinelo to describe the act of being 'at home' or 'casual'. If someone says they are 'de chinelo', they mean they are in a relaxed, informal state.
Examples in context
- Tom estava usando sandálias.Tom was wearing sandals.This sentence is useful for describing what someone was wearing using sandálias.Tatoeba #8721999 by JGEN, translation #8594009 by CK
- Mercúrio calça as sandálias aladas e vai voando do céu até a Líbia.Mercury puts on his winged sandals and flies from the sky to Libya.This sentence shows the use of sandálias in a mythological context regarding winged sandals.Tatoeba #13633059 by carlosalberto, translation #13633102 by carlosalberto
- Os pezinhos dela estavam embrulhados num delicioso par de sandálias de alpaca pretas sem salto, com fitas de cetim que se cruzavam no peito do pé e se atavam num laço mesmo acima do tornozelo.Her little feet were encased in a delicious pair of heelless black alpaca sandals, with satin ribbons criss-crossing over the instep and tied in a bow just above the ankle.This sentence provides a descriptive example of how sandálias might be worn with ribbons.Tatoeba #11775934 by Cangarejo, translation #11775930 by Cangarejo
- Eu adoro suas sandálias.I love your sandals.
- Os chinelos são perfeitos para a praia.Flip-flops are perfect for the beach.
- Ela prefere rasteirinhas.She prefers flat sandals.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are packing for a trip to the beach.
- MarianaVocê trouxe suas sandálias?Did you bring your sandals?
- FelipeSim, eu coloquei as sandálias na mala.Yes, I put the sandals in the suitcase.
- MarianaÓtimo, eu também peguei as minhas sandálias.Great, I also grabbed my sandals.
- FelipeAgora estamos prontos para o calor.Now we are ready for the heat.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
