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Vocabulario de calzado - Zapatillas

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Footwear Vocabulary
footwear
footwear
[Sustantivo]

things worn on the feet, such as shoes, boots, etc.

calzado

calzado

Ex: The hiker wore sturdy footwear with thick treads to navigate the rugged terrain. 

El excursionista usaba calzado resistente con suelas gruesas para navegar por el terreno accidentado.

indoors
indoors
[Adverbio]

in or into a building, room, etc.

dentro

dentro

Ex: The cat ran indoors as soon as it heard the thunder. 

El gato corrió adentro tan pronto como escuchó el trueno.

to slip on
to slip on
[Verbo]

to put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily, often without fastening or tying it

ponerse, calzarse rápidamente

ponerse, calzarse rápidamente

Ex: I slipped on my gloves to keep warm. 

Me puse los guantes para mantenerme caliente.

fancy
fancy
[Adjetivo]

elaborate, decorative, or unusually sophisticated in a way intended to impress

lujoso

lujoso

Ex: The restaurant uses fancy plates and elaborate decorations. 
cozy
cozy
[Adjetivo]

providing warmth, softness, and a sense of ease or relaxation, often associated with comfort in clothing, accessories, or experiences

cálido, acogedor

cálido, acogedor

Ex: He curled up under a cozy blanket after a long day. 

Se acurrucó bajo una manta acogedora después de un largo día.

to wrap up
to wrap up
[Verbo]

to cover something by putting paper or a similar material around it

envolver, envolver en papel

envolver, envolver en papel

Ex: Can you please ensure the leftovers are wrapped up in foil for storage? 

¿Puedes asegurarte de que las sobras estén envueltas en papel de aluminio para guardarlas?

origin
origin
[Sustantivo]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origen

origen

Ex: The origin of the word can be found in Latin. 
back then
back then
[Adverbio]

at a previous time in the past

en aquel entonces, en aquellos tiempos

en aquel entonces, en aquellos tiempos

Ex: Back then, children played outside more often than they do now. 

En aquel entonces, los niños jugaban más afuera de lo que lo hacen ahora.

palm
palm
[Sustantivo]

a tropical or subtropical tree with a usually unbranched trunk and large feather-shaped or fan-shaped leaves

palma

palma

Ex: The palm swayed in the tropical wind. 
silk
silk
[Sustantivo]

a smooth, soft, lustrous fabric made from fine threads produced by silkworms

seda

seda

Ex: Daniel bought his mother a scarf of pure silk. 
to settle for

to reluctantly choose someone or something because no one or nothing else is available

conformarse con, aceptar de mala gana

conformarse con, aceptar de mala gana

Ex: He decided to settle for the available hotel room, despite it not meeting all his preferences. 

Decidió conformarse con la habitación de hotel disponible, a pesar de que no cumplía con todas sus preferencias.

rough
rough
[Adjetivo]

having an uneven or jagged texture

áspero

áspero

Ex: The rough bark of the tree scraped against her hand as she climbed. 
open-toed
open-toed
[Adjetivo]

(of footwear) having the toes exposed or not covered

de punta abierta, descubierto en los dedos

de punta abierta, descubierto en los dedos

Ex: The bride chose open-toed shoes to show off her pedicure. 

La novia eligió zapatos abiertos para lucir su pedicura.

closed-toe
closed-toe
[Adjetivo]

designed with a covered front area that fully encloses the toes

de punta cerrada, cerrado

de punta cerrada, cerrado

Ex: Closed-toe footwear offers more protection than sandals. 

El calzado cerrado ofrece más protección que las sandalias.

to serve
to serve
[Verbo]

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

servir, ser útil

servir, ser útil

Ex: These experiments serve no useful purpose. 
slightly
slightly
[Adverbio]

in a small amount, extent, or level

un poco

un poco

Ex: She smiled slightly at the compliment. 

Ella sonrió ligeramente ante el cumplido.

purpose
purpose
[Sustantivo]

the reason or intention for which something is made, done, or used

propósito, objetivo

propósito, objetivo

Ex: She explained the purpose of the experiment to her science class. 
to include
to include
[Verbo]

to have something as a part of the whole

incluir

incluir

Ex: The presentation includes charts and graphs to support the data. 
linen
linen
[Sustantivo]

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

lino

lino

Ex: As a sustainable choice, many environmentally-conscious consumers opt for linen towels and linens, appreciating the eco-friendly qualities of the natural fiber. 

Como una opción sostenible, muchos consumidores conscientes del medio ambiente optan por toallas y ropa de cama de lino, apreciando las cualidades ecológicas de la fibra natural.

to breathe
to breathe
[Verbo]

to allow air or moisture to pass through a material or substance

respirar, dejar pasar el aire

respirar, dejar pasar el aire

Ex: The container has small holes to let the contents breathe. 
on the other (hand|)

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point

por otro lado, por otra parte

por otro lado, por otra parte

Ex: This phone has a great camera.  On the other hand, its battery life is terrible. 

Este teléfono tiene una cámara excelente. Por otro lado, su duración de batería es terrible.

ankle
ankle
[Sustantivo]

the joint connecting the foot to the lower part of the leg

tobillo

tobillo

Ex: My ankle started swelling shortly after the fall. 
to prevent
to prevent
[Verbo]

to stop something from happening

impedir, prevenir

impedir, prevenir

Ex: Yesterday, the quick intervention prevented a serious accident. 
moreover
moreover
[Adverbio]

used to introduce additional information or to emphasize a point

además

además

Ex: The product offers advanced features at an affordable price, and moreover, it comes with a warranty that ensures customer satisfaction. 

El producto ofrece características avanzadas a un precio asequible, y además, viene con una garantía que asegura la satisfacción del cliente.

discomfort
discomfort
[Sustantivo]

an unpleasant physical feeling, like a mild or moderate pain, tightness, irritation, itch, or lack of ease in the body

molestia, malestar

molestia, malestar

Ex: Cold weather often brings Joint discomfort or stiffness for those with arthritis. 

El clima frío a menudo trae malestar articular o rigidez para aquellos con artritis.

to deserve
to deserve
[Verbo]

to do a particular thing or have the qualities needed for being punished or rewarded

merecer, tener derecho a

merecer, tener derecho a

Ex: The hardworking employee deserved the bonus for exceeding the sales targets. 
in return
in return
[Adverbio]

as a response or exchange for something given or received

a cambio, en reciprocidad

a cambio, en reciprocidad

Ex: They gave us a discount in return for our loyalty. 

Nos dieron un descuento a cambio de nuestra lealtad.

taste
taste
[Sustantivo]

a strong liking or preference for something

gusto,  afición

gusto, afición

Ex: They share a mutual taste for fine dining and often explore new restaurants together. 
variety
variety
[Sustantivo]

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

variedad

variedad

Ex: The school hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, catering to different interests and talents. 
to suit
to suit
[Verbo]

(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

convenir, venir bien a, sentar bien a

convenir, venir bien a, sentar bien a

Ex: Bright colors may not suit everyone, but they bring out her vibrant personality. 
to require
to require
[Verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: To operate the machinery safely, it will require proper training. 
household
household
[Sustantivo]

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

familia

familia

Ex: The new neighbors introduced their household to everyone on the street during a welcome party. 
popular culture
popular culture
[Sustantivo]

the cultural elements and activities that are widely liked, enjoyed, and shared by the general public, particularly younger people

cultura popular, cultura de masas

cultura popular, cultura de masas

Ex: Fashion trends from popular culture can influence what people wear. 

Las tendencias de la moda procedentes de la cultura popular pueden influir en lo que la gente lleva.

safety
safety
[Sustantivo]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

seguridad

seguridad

Ex: The park installed new lighting and surveillance cameras to improve safety for visitors. 

El parque instaló nueva iluminación y cámaras de vigilancia para mejorar la seguridad de los visitantes.

to represent

to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something

representar, simbolizar

representar, simbolizar

Ex: The statue in the square has long represented freedom. 
to last
to last
[Verbo]

to remain in a state of good repair or quality

durar, resistir

durar, resistir

Ex: These sturdy shoes are built to last. 
to tend
to tend
[Verbo]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tender a

tender a

Ex: Historical patterns suggest that economic downturns tend to lead to increased unemployment. 
to collect
to collect
[Verbo]

to gradually build up or accumulate

acumular, acumularse

acumular, acumularse

Ex: Water collects in low areas after heavy rain. 
dust
dust
[Sustantivo]

the fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt, earth, or pollen, that can be easily carried by the wind

polvo, tierra

polvo, tierra

Ex: She sneezed as she brushed the dust off the windowsill. 
depending on
depending on
[Adjetivo]

being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

dependiente de, según

dependiente de, según

by hand
by hand
[Adverbio]

with the hands or physical effort rather than relying on machines or tools

a mano, manualmente

a mano, manualmente

Ex: The artisan crafted the pottery by hand, shaping and molding each piece individually. 

El artesano elaboró la cerámica a mano, dando forma y moldeando cada pieza individualmente.

to [make] (a|the) difference

to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

Ex: Small acts of kindness, like helping a neighbor with their groceries, can make a difference in building a strong sense of community. 
to maintain

to make something stay in the same state or condition

guardar

guardar

Ex: Last month, he maintained the garden by trimming the hedges and watering the plants. 

El mes pasado, él mantuvo el jardín podando los setos y regando las plantas.

to [cry] over spilled milk

to feel upset or regretful about something that has already happened and cannot be undone

lamentarse tarde, llorar lo pasado

lamentarse tarde, llorar lo pasado

Ex: After the mistake, the team focused on fixing the problem instead of crying over spilled milk. 

Tras el error, el equipo se centró en arreglarlo en vez de lamentarse.

custom-made
custom-made
[Adjetivo]

designed and made to meet the needs of a particular individual

hecho a medida, a medida

hecho a medida, a medida

dazzling
dazzling
[Adjetivo]

extremely impressive or stunning

deslumbrante, impresionante

deslumbrante, impresionante

Ex: The technological advancements in the new smartphone were dazzling, featuring cutting-edge features and functionality. 

Los avances tecnológicos en el nuevo smartphone eran deslumbrantes, con características y funcionalidades de vanguardia.

to encrust
to encrust
[Verbo]

to add decorative elements onto a surface to enhance its appearance

incrustar, engarzar

incrustar, engarzar

Ex: The artist encrusted the sculpture with pieces of seashells and driftwood, giving it a coastal-inspired motif. 

El artista incrustó la escultura con trozos de conchas marinas y madera flotante, dándole un motivo inspirado en la costa.

diamond
diamond
[Sustantivo]

an extremely hard crystalline form of carbon, often used as a valuable gemstone

diamante

diamante

Ex: Diamonds are among the hardest naturally occurring materials. 
{one's} jaw [drop] (open|)

used when something, such as unexpected news, causes one to be greatly confused or shocked

quedarse con la boca abierta, quedarse de piedra

quedarse con la boca abierta, quedarse de piedra

Ex: Everyone's jaw dropped when the missing painting appeared behind the curtain. 

A todos se les quedó la boca abierta cuando el cuadro perdido apareció detrás de la cortina.

price tag
price tag
[Sustantivo]

a label on an item that shows how much it costs

etiqueta de precio

etiqueta de precio

Ex: He carefully removed the price tags from the gifts before wrapping them for Christmas. 

Él quitó cuidadosamente las etiquetas de precio de los regalos antes de envolverlos para Navidad.

jewelry designer
jewelry designer
[Sustantivo]

a professional who creates and designs jewelry pieces, usually for sale

diseñador de joyas, creador de joyas

diseñador de joyas, creador de joyas

craftsmanship
craftsmanship
[Sustantivo]

skill in an occupation or trade

artesanía, maestría

artesanía, maestría

sheer
sheer
[Adjetivo]

used to emphasize the complete or extreme degree of a quality, feeling, or situation

puro

puro

Ex: Daniel stared at the damage in sheer disbelief. 
rarity
rarity
[Sustantivo]

something unusual, uncommon, or special, often implying it is noteworthy or collectible

rareza, singularidad

rareza, singularidad

Ex: The antique watch is a rarity in pristine condition. 

El reloj antiguo es una rareza en estado prístino.

wearable
wearable
[Adjetivo]

suitable or practical to be worn

llevable, usable

llevable, usable

Ex: The damaged coat became wearable again after a few repairs. 
work of art
work of art
[Sustantivo]

something that is exceptionally well-crafted, attractively presented, or intricately detailed, often admired for its beauty or creativity

obra de arte, obra maestra

obra de arte, obra maestra

Ex: The chef’s plating turned every dish into a work of art, almost too beautiful to eat. 

El emplatado del chef convirtió cada plato en una obra de arte, casi demasiado hermosa para comer.

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