shoes

[/ʃuːz/]

nounpl: shoes

sapatos

1. outer covering for the foot, typically made of leather or synthetic material with a thick sole and heel

I need to buy new shoes for work.

Preciso comprar sapatos novos para o trabalho.

2. a horseshoe or similar metal plate

The blacksmith forged shoes for the horse.

O ferreiro forjou ferraduras para o cavalo.

NYC Slang

kicks

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sapatos

Standard term used throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

sapatos

Standard usage, sometimes informally 'tenis' for sneakers

São Paulo

sapatos

Standard usage, very fashion-conscious region

Portugal

sapatos

Standard term, may also use 'calçado' for footwear in general

fill someone's shoes - occupar o lugar de alguém

in someone's shoes - na situação de alguém

shake in one's shoes - tremer de medo

drop the shoe - revelar a verdade

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