Portuguese · Daily Life
Sapato
[/saˈpatu/]
Shoe
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A covering for the foot, typically made of leather.
Calçado para o pé, geralmente feito de couro.
Example
Esses sapatos são muito confortáveis.
These shoes are very comfortable.
Etymology
The word 'sapato' traces back to the Latin 'sabbatium', meaning footwear, and has retained a close form and meaning throughout its history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sapato' is used in both spoken and written communication, typically in a neutral to formal register, especially in fashion or retail discussions.