sapatos
/saˈpatos/
The Tagalog word for "shoe" is sapatos.
The word sapatos is a loanword from the Spanish word zapatos. It is used generally for all types of footwear that cover the foot, not just formal shoes.
Meaning: protective covering for the foot (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, add the marker mga before the noun, forming mga sapatos.
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈpatos/
Did you know?
- In many Filipino households, it is a customary sign of respect to remove your sapatos before entering a home to keep the floors clean.
- While sapatos is the standard word for 'shoe', Filipinos often use the Spanish-derived term sapatos specifically for closed shoes, while using tsinelas for flip-flops or slippers.
- The Spanish root 'zapato' is actually a doublet of the word 'patos', which shares a historical connection to the same linguistic origin.
Examples in context
- Ano ang sukat ng sapatos mo?What's your shoe size?This sentence is useful for asking about the size of someone's sapatos.Tatoeba #11588709 by qwertzu, translation #20131 by CK
- May bato sa loob ng sapatos ko.There is a stone in my shoe.This sentence is useful for noting there is a stone inside a sapatos.Tatoeba #4144944 by User66423, translation #4230698 by Adelpa
- Alam mo ba ang sukat ng sapatos ni Tom?Do you know what size shoe Tom wears?This sentence is useful for asking if someone knows the size of the sapatos worn by Tom.Tatoeba #11588702 by qwertzu, translation #9395643 by CK
- Paumanhin po, saan po ako makakahanap ng isang tindahan ng sapatos?Excuse me, where can I find a shoe store?
- Maari ko bang suutin itong mga sapatos?May I try these shoes on?
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Example conversation
Angela and Ricardo are getting ready to leave the house.
- AngelaNasaan ang sapatos ko?Where are my shoes?
- RicardoNasa tabi lang ng pinto, Angela.They are just by the door, Angela.
- AngelaSalamat, Ricardo. Bagong sapatos ito.Thanks, Ricardo. These are new shoes.
- RicardoBagay na bagay sa iyo!They really suit you!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shoe” translations and entries sapatos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sapatos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
