Coffee Break Spanish How to shop for shoes in Spanish | A Coffee Break with Pablo
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Oct 9, 2025 Join Pablo as he dives into the fascinating world of footwear in Spanish! Learn how to ask about shoe sizes with ¿Qué talla calzas? and discover unique terms like tacones and chanclas. From casual summer sandals to smart loafers, get the vocabulary you need for every style. Explore idiomatic expressions like zapatero a tus zapatos, adding depth to your linguistic journey. This fun lesson is perfect for anyone looking to make their shopping adventures in Spanish a breeze!
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Personal Shoe-Factory Background
- Pablo grew up around shoes because his grandfather owned a small shoe factory in Alicante.
- He spent summers helping there, which made shoes special to him.
Calzar Is The Shoe-Size Verb
- Spanish uses the verb calzar specifically for shoe sizes and not for clothes.
- You commonly say calzo el 42 or calzo la talla cuarenta y dos to state your size.
Sizing Systems Differ By Country
- Shoe sizing systems vary between countries and can be confusing for travellers.
- Pablo gives his example: size 42 in Spain equals size 8 in the UK.