How do you say "sneakers" in Spanish?

In Spanish, "sneakers" is las zapatillas de deporte. It is a noun.

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las zapatillas de deporte is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Spanish pronunciation rules.

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How do you say "sneakers" in Spanish?

In Spanish, "sneakers" is las zapatillas de deporte. It is a noun. The word is spelled las zapatillas de deporte and pronounced as written, following Spanish pronunciation rules.

Is las zapatillas de deporte masculine or feminine?

las zapatillas de deporte does not follow the typical -o/-a pattern in Spanish, so its gender should be memorised. Check a dictionary for the definite article (el or la) to confirm.

How is las zapatillas de deporte used in a sentence?

Use las zapatillas de deporte as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Spanish, word order and agreement rules determine how las zapatillas de deporte fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Spanish language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.