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sneakers

[/ˈsniːkərz/]
nounpl: sneakers
tênis
1. Soft shoes with rubber soles, typically worn for sports or casual wear
I wear sneakers when I go to the gym.
Eu uso tênis quando vou à academia.
2. Athletic or casual shoes designed for comfort and everyday wear
She bought a new pair of white sneakers.
Ela comprou um novo par de tênis brancos.
NYC Slang
kicks
Synonyms
athletic shoestrainerscanvas shoesplimsolls
Antonyms
dress shoesformal shoesheelsloafers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tênis
Most common term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tênis
Standard usage
São Paulo
tênis
Standard usage
Portugal
ténis
Portuguese spelling variant; also called 'sapatilhas de desporto'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in one's sneakers - in someone's position or situation
put on one's sneakers - prepare for action or activity
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