pantuflas
/pantuflas/from spelling rules
The English word 'slippers' is translated into Spanish as pantuflas.
pantuflas refers to soft shoes worn inside the house for comfort.
Which one should you use?
While pantuflas specifically refers to indoor comfort slippers, the word zapatillas can also mean sneakers or athletic shoes depending on the context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase zapatillas de casa is frequently used to refer to slippers. In certain regions, particularly in Latin America, the informal term chancletas is also used to mean slippers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is pantufla.
How do you pronounce it?
/pantuflas/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the term chancletas specifically refers to open-toed flip-flops, but it is often used as a playful or disciplinary symbol because they are a common tool for parents to chase children with.
- In Spanish, the word pantufla can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is overly soft, lazy or lacks ambition.
- The expression estar en pantuflas is sometimes used to describe a state of complete relaxation or being in a 'retirement' mindset, even if the person is not actually wearing them.
Examples in context
- No encuentro mis pantuflas.I can't find my slippers.This example shows how to use pantuflas to express an inability to find something.Tatoeba #9817062 by hayastan, translation #9817094 by DJ_Saidez
- No saldría nunca de casa en pantuflas.I'd never leave my house in slippers.This sentence uses pantuflas to describe the act of leaving one's house.Tatoeba #711140 by hayastan, translation #1617616 by Shishir
- Empezaré a usar pantuflas este invierno.I will start wearing slippers this winter.This example demonstrates the use of pantuflas when talking about seasonal clothing choices.Tatoeba #9159764 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9159767 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Necesito comprar unas zapatillas nuevasI need to buy new slippers
- Mi madre siempre usa zapatillas al levantarseMy mother always wears slippers when she wakes up
- En algunos países, le llaman chinelas a las zapatillasIn some countries, they call slippers chinelas
- Me encanta usar mis pantuflas en casaI love wearing my slippers at home
- Mis pantuflas son muy cómodas para estar en casaMy slippers are very comfortable for being at home
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A cozy living room in the evening.
- JavierLucía, ¿has visto mis pantuflas?Lucía, have you seen my slippers?
- LucíaEstán junto al sofá, Javier.They are next to the sofa, Javier.
- JavierGracias, tengo los pies muy fríos.Thanks, my feet are very cold.
- LucíaEs mejor usar pantuflas en casa.It is better to use slippers at home.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
