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sandalias

English translation of sandalias

sandals

The Spanish word 'sandalias' translates to 'sandals' in English. As a common item of summer footwear, sandals are open shoes consisting of a sole fastened to the foot by straps. In several English-speaking cultures, the phrase 'flip flops' might also be used interchangeably. The term 'sandalias' is of the feminine form and must agree in gender and number with other Spanish language descriptors.


Example sentences using: sandalias

Ella compró sandalias para la playa.

English translation of Ella compró sandalias para la playa.

She bought sandals for the beach.

This is a straightforward sentence. The subject 'Ella' (She) is performing an action 'compró' (bought) and the direct object of that action is 'sandalias' (sandals). The phrase 'para la playa' (for the beach) indicates the reason or purpose for the action, acting as a complement.

Las sandalias están al lado del bolso.

English translation of Las sandalias están al lado del bolso.

The sandals are next to the bag.

In this case, the sentence is describing the location of the 'sandalias' (sandals). Here 'están' (are) is used to express a location and 'al lado del bolso' (next to the bag) describes where the sandals are.

Mis sandalias son muy cómodas.

English translation of Mis sandalias son muy cómodas.

My sandals are very comfortable.

The sentence features a basic construct where the speaker 'Mis' (My) is describing an attribute of something they possess 'sandalias' (sandals). The adjective 'cómodas' (comfortable) is used after the noun 'sandalias', which is typically the placement of adjectives in Spanish grammar.

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