sandalias
/sandaljas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for sandals is sandalias.
The term sandalias refers to open shoes that consist of a sole held to the foot by straps.
Which one should you use?
While sandalias refers to sandals in a general or more formal sense, chanclas is the common term for casual flip-flops.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions like Mexico or Bolivia, people refer to sandals as chanclas. Argentinians commonly use the term ojotas to describe casual sandals.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is sandalia.
How do you pronounce it?
/sandaljas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking households, the word chancla has evolved into a cultural shorthand for parental discipline, referring to a flip-flop used as a playful or stern threat to behave.
- The Spanish word sandalia shares a root with the English word 'sandal', both of which trace back to the Ancient Greek word sandálion.
- The word chanclas is sometimes used metaphorically in certain countries to describe someone who is disorganized or lacks elegance.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar un par de sandalias para la fiesta de gala.I would like to buy a pair of sandals for the gala party.
- Voy a la playa con mis chancletas nuevas.I'm going to the beach with my new flip-flops.
- Mis sandalias son nuevas.My sandals are new.
- Prefiero usar sandalias en verano.I prefer to wear sandals in summer.
- ¿Dónde están mis sandalias azules?Where are my blue sandals?
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are packing for a beach trip.
- Elena¿Trajiste tus sandalias para la playa?Did you bring your sandals for the beach?
- DanielSí, las tengo en mi maleta.Yes, I have them in my suitcase.
- ElenaPerfecto, yo también traje mis sandalias.Perfect, I brought my sandals too.
- DanielEstamos listos para el sol.We are ready for the sun.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
