scarpe
The Italian word for shoes is scarpe.
scarpe refers to footwear worn on the feet for protection and comfort.
How does it change in a sentence?
scarpe is the plural form of the feminine noun scarpa, which means shoe. Because it is a feminine plural noun, it is preceded by the feminine plural article le to form le scarpe (the shoes).
Did you know?
- In Italy, it is considered a sign of bad luck to leave le scarpe upside down, as some believe it invites misfortune or arguments into the home.
- The word scarpa is used in the phrase fare le scarpe a qualcuno, which means to outmaneuver or trip someone up to take their place.
- When talking about high heels, Italians often use the term tacchi, which literally translates to 'heels'.
Examples in context
- Si mise le scarpe.He put his shoes on.This sentence shows how to use scarpe with the verb for putting on clothes.Tatoeba #8358521 by Guybrush88, translation #7385864 by CH
- Mi rubò le scarpe.He stole my shoes.This sentence shows the use of scarpe in the context of theft.Tatoeba #11272746 by Guybrush88, translation #6959821 by Eccles17
- Mi misi le scarpe.I put on shoes.This sentence demonstrates the first-person usage of the phrase with scarpe.Tatoeba #13285063 by Guybrush88, translation #12656898 by anzart
- Mi può mostrare le scarpe più recenti nella sua collezione?Can you show me the latest shoes in your collection?
- Ho appena comprato un bellissimo paio di scarpe nuove!I just bought a beautiful pair of new shoes!
- Potrebbe consigliarmi quali scarpe andrebbero bene con questo abito?Could you advise me on which shoes would go well with this dress?
- Certamente, le consiglio queste eleganti calzature nere.Certainly, I recommend these elegant black shoes.
- Hai visto le nuove scarpe che ho comprato?Have you seen the new shoes I bought?
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are getting ready to go out.
- AlessandroHai preso le scarpe?Did you get the shoes?
- GiuliaSì, le scarpe sono nella borsa.Yes, the shoes are in the bag.
- AlessandroPerfetto, allora siamo pronti.Perfect, then we are ready.
- GiuliaAspetta, devo ancora mettere le scarpe.Wait, I still have to put on the shoes.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
