Spanish for English speakers Sports · Lesson 4

Describing clothes

Describe shoes in Spanish — zapatos de montaña (hiking shoes), resistentes (sturdy) — for sport-specific gear shopping.

Conversation

  1. Rocky Rocky

    Necesito zapatos de montaña para senderismo

    I need sturdy shoes for hiking

    Tip: <Necesito> = I need <Senderismo> = hiking

  2. Bolin Bolin

    Estos dos pares son muy resistentes

    These two pairs are very sturdy.

    Tip: <Un par> = A pair <Dos pares> = Two pairs Un paio = one pair due paia = two pairs

  3. Rocky Rocky

    Tal vez los rojos son más resistentes que los negros

    Maybe the red ones are sturdier than the black ones.

  4. Bolin Bolin

    Sí, probablemente tienes razón

    Yes, you are probably right.

    Tip: In Spanish "to be right" is literally said "to have right" = <Tener razón>

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you describe shoes in Spanish?

Zapatos + de + purpose: zapatos de montaña (hiking shoes), zapatos de tacón (heels), zapatos de deporte (sports shoes).

Common adjectives for shoes?

Resistente (sturdy), cómodo (comfortable), ligero (lightweight), elegante (elegant), barato (cheap), caro (expensive).

What does necesito mean?

'I need' — from necesitar (to need). Necesito zapatos = 'I need shoes'. Necesito + infinitive = 'I need to ...'.