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How do you say "sneaker" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el tenis
In Spanish (Latin America), "sneaker" is el tenis.
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Pronunciation
Locals say "el tenis" as EL TEH-nees, the second-to-last syllable landing hardest, s-like sounds replacing anything a European speaker might turn into a th.
Grammar notes
el tenis is masculine. Its plural is tenis.
Example sentence
Se puso el tenis para correr.
He laced up his sneaker for the run.
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How to remember el tenis
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Related words
- jacket la chaqueta
- scarf la bufanda
- sock el calcetín
- pajama el pijama
- tie la corbata
- sandal la sandalia
- boot la bota
- slipper la zapatilla
- jewelry las joyas
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Questions about el tenis
How do you pronounce el tenis?
Locals say "el tenis" as EL TEH-nees, the second-to-last syllable landing hardest, s-like sounds replacing anything a European speaker might turn into a th.
Is el tenis masculine or feminine?
el tenis is masculine. el tenis is masculine. Its plural is tenis.
How is el tenis used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el tenis is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Se puso el tenis para correr. (He laced up his sneaker for the run.).
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