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Hello there! You aced already our Dica about women’s clothes, men’s clothes and accessories! Now it’s time to learn all about shoes in Portuguese, so your style will be on check! Shoes come in many sizes, styles and colors! There is a good option for anyone. If you like fresh shoes, for example, you will learn all about sandals in Portuguese today! If you are one of those sneakers’ collectors, yes, you will also learn the vocabulary related to sneakers in Portuguese! And finally, if you are already a Brazilian at heart, the flip-flops in Portuguese will be directed for you! Let’s go!
Types of Shoes in Portuguese
In Brazil, and specially in Rio de Janeiro, we love wearing our famous chinelo. Cariocas have the habit of using them everywhere: to the mall, parties, dates. The only occasion that we don’t wear them is for work and fancy parties :P! When you come study Portuguese in Brazil with our school, don’t worry, you can wear your chinelo to our classes!Β In Brazil, everybody calls flip-flops by havaianas. Even though Havaianas is the brand, it became a popular name for flip-flops in Portuguese. RasteirinhasΒ are very similar to flip-flops, but are not usually made of rubber, and can be worn with more chic outfits.
SandΓ‘lias are the famous sandals in Portuguese. They are flat shoes, but unlike chinelos, they have a strap that holds the shoe behind the heel. Pantufas, on the other hand, are those comfortable shoes that we wear indoors, and that are made of a fluffy fabric, and it feels like we are stepping on clouds!
What is the difference between coturnos and botas? Well, generally, low-top shoes that have laces are called coturnos. Meanwhile, the botas can have a high or low reach, and are closed with elastic or zipper.
TΓͺnis are one of the most collected items in the world, did you know that? Used by people of all ages, we couldn’t ignore knowing how to spell sneakers in Portuguese. But on rainy days, it’s perfect to wear galochas, to keep our feet dry!
Finally, we have a couple of shoes that are mostly used by women. The sapato alto, commonly known as salto alto, is a very classy type of shoe, usually worn during fancy parties and work events. The sapatilhas, on the other hand, were created to pass some seriousness and class, but without the pain that high heels bring!
Other Expressions About Shoes in Portuguese
You already know the name of the shoes in Portuguese, and that’s great. Here are some expressions that you’ll need to know when talking about shoes.
| Sapatos | Shoes |
| Os chinelos | Flip-Flops |
| O tΓͺnis | Sneakers |
| O sapato social | Social Shoes |
| O sapato de salto alto | Heels |
| Β A sandΓ‘lia | Sandals |
| Β A rasteirinha | Flats |
| A bota | Boots |
| Cadarços | Shoelaces |
| Par de sapatos | Pair of shoes |
| Sapato com cadarço | Shoes with shoelaces |
| Sapato de velcro | Velcro shoes |
| Bota de cano alto | Β Long boots |
| Bota de cano baixo | Ankle boots |
| TΓͺnis de cano alto | High top sneakers |
| TΓͺnis de cano baixo | Low top sneakers |
| Amarrar o cadarço | Tie the shoelaces |
| Colocar/botar/pΓ΄r o sapato | Put on shoes |
| Comprar os sapatos | Buy shoes |
| Experimentar os sapatos | Try on the shoes |
| Trocar os sapatos | Change shoes |
| Usar os sapatos | Wear the shoes |
Pronunciation for the Vocabulary
Now that you read it by yourself, let’s listen to the correct pronunciation. Repeat each word after me:
Exercises for Shoe in Portuguese
Don’t go quite yet. Let’s practice more, so you’ll be able to buy shoes in Portuguese all by yourself! Take a look at the pictures and tell us what type of shoes they are.
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That’s it! So, what shoes are you wearing now? Don’t forget, you can always go buy new Havaianas with your teacher when you come for your Portuguese immersion class!
See you next time!
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