sapatos
/saˈpatos/
The Tagalog phrase for shoes is sapatos.
sapatos is a general term used for various types of footwear, including sneakers, dress shoes and loafers.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word sapatos plural, you add the marker mga before it.
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈpatos/
Did you know?
- The tsinelas is often used as a metaphorical tool of discipline by parents, where the threat of a flying slipper is a common trope in Filipino comedy.
- The term bakya evolved from describing a shoe to describing something 'low-class' or 'tacky' in Filipino slang.
- Because sapatos comes from the Spanish plural zapatos, the word itself technically carries a plural sense in its origin. However, in Tagalog, you must still use the marker mga to indicate there is more than one shoe.
Examples in context
- Maghubad ka ng sapatos.Take off your shoes.Tatoeba #11459916 by qwertzu, translation #18096 by CK
- Suot niya'y puting sapatos.She had white shoes on.Tatoeba #1938971 by nonong, translation #316163 by CK
- Pakihubad po ng mga sapatos.Please take off your shoes.Tatoeba #11459967 by qwertzu, translation #18097 by CK
- Ang bago kong shoes ay sobrang kumportable.My new shoes are so comfortable.
- 29 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jose and Jasmine are getting ready to go for a walk.
- JoseNasaan ang mga sapatos ko?Where are my shoes?
- JasmineNasa tabi ng pinto ang sapatos mo.Your shoes are beside the door.
- JoseSalamat, Jasmine.Thanks, Jasmine.
- JasmineWalang anuman, Jose.You're welcome, Jose.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sapatos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
