Yeezy
/ʝeeθi/from spelling rules
Yeezy is the Spanish term for the brand of footwear and clothing created by Kanye West.
This phrase refers specifically to the fashion brand associated with Kanye West.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝeeθi/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often use the word drop in English when discussing the release of new Yeezy models, as there is no single Spanish word that captures the specific meaning of a limited-edition fashion release.
- When discussing the resale market for Yeezy in Spanish, the word reventa is used, which can carry a more negative connotation of 'scalping' than the English term 'resale'.
- In Spanish-speaking social media circles, you will often see the English term 'hype' used alongside Yeezy to describe the intense excitement surrounding a release. Even though Spanish has words for 'excitement' or 'hype', the English term is preferred in the global sneaker culture of Spain and Latin America.
Examples in context
- ¿Te gustan las zapatillas Adidas Yeezy Boost 350?Do you like the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 sneakers?
- ¿Dónde compraste tus Yeezy?Where did you buy your Yeezy?
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at shoes in a shopping mall.
- MateoEsas Yeezy son muy bonitas.Those Yeezy are very pretty.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo, son de mi color favorito.Thanks, Mateo, they are my favorite color.
- Mateo¿Son las Yeezy originales?Are they the original Yeezy?
- MaríaSí, las conseguí ayer.Yes, I got them yesterday.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
