chinelos
The Portuguese word for slippers is chinelos.
chinelos refers to soft shoes worn indoors for comfort.
Which one should you use?
In Brazil, the word chinelo can refer to both flip-flops and slippers. In Portugal, while chinelos can mean slippers, it may also be confused with flip-flops.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the informal expression Sapatos de andar por casa can be used to mean house walking shoes. In Brazil, pantufas is a common informal way to specify slippers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is chinelo.
Did you know?
- The word chinelos is derived from China, reflecting the historical European perception that soft, indoor footwear originated in East Asia.
- The word chinelo is sometimes used in Portuguese slang to refer to a person who is very easy to trick or 'easy to walk over'.
- In Portugal, the distinction between chinelos and sapatos de andar por casa often depends on whether the shoe is open-toed or enclosed.
Examples in context
- Onde estão meus chinelos?Where are my slippers?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your chinelos.Tatoeba #8129929 by jvlopes91, translation #2646189 by CK
- Tom está usando chinelos.Tom is wearing slippers.This sentence is useful for describing someone who is wearing chinelos.Tatoeba #8722047 by JGEN, translation #8593883 by CK
- Aqueles chinelos são meus?Are those my slippers?This sentence is useful for asking if a specific pair of chinelos belongs to you.Tatoeba #8129941 by jvlopes91, translation #2646656 by CK
- Eu gostaria de saber onde posso encontrar pantufas de boa qualidade.I would like to know where I can find good quality slippers.
- Os meus sapatos de andar por casa estão velhos, preciso de comprar uns novos.My slippers are old, I need to buy new ones.
- Vou colocar meu chinelo de quarto e descansar um pouco.I'll put on my slippers and have a little rest.
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Example conversation
At home, a couple is getting ready to relax.
- GabrielJuliana, você viu meus chinelos?Juliana, have you seen my slippers?
- JulianaEstão perto do sofá, Gabriel.They are near the sofa, Gabriel.
- GabrielObrigado, eles são bem macios.Thanks, they are very soft.
- JulianaSim, esses chinelos são ótimos.Yes, these slippers are great.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
