sandal
gb/sˈændəl/ us/sˈændəl/
A2
Inglese
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Sostantivo
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open shoe with straps
A sandal is an open shoe with straps.
Schema d'uso:
wear [sandals]; a pair of sandals
Errore comune:
Learners often use the singular when English normally prefers the plural for the item worn as a pair ("sandals" or "a pair of sandals").
Sinonimi
open-toe shoe (A general descriptive term; not a fixed footwear category.)
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flip-flop (A very casual type of sandal with a thong between the toes (not all sandals are flip-flops).)
Contrari
boot (A boot covers and encloses more of the foot (and often the ankle/leg).)
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closed-toe shoe (A general opposite in that the toes are covered.)
Collocazioni
a pair of sandals
|leather sandals
|flat sandals
|strappy sandals
|hiking sandals
|beach sandals
|wear sandals
|open-toe sandals
|sandals and socks
|comfortable sandals
Temi
clothing
|fashion
|daily_life
Esempi
- She wore sandals to the beach because it was so hot.
- I need comfortable sandals for walking around the city.
- He slipped off his sandals at the door.
Esempi per chi studia
- These sandals are very comfortable.
- I wear sandals in summer.
Grammatica
Forma base
sandal
IPA
GB/sˈændəl/
US/sˈændəl/
Sillabe e accento
san - dal (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (san)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: sandal
- Plural: sandals
Espressioni
gladiator sandals
1/ɡlˈædiˌeɪtɚ sˈændəlz/
fixed phrase
sandals with many straps
Gladiator sandals have many straps, sometimes up the leg.
Esempi
- Gladiator sandals were popular again last summer.
- She chose gladiator sandals that lace up to the ankle.
jesus sandals
1/d͡ʒˈizəs sˈændəlz/
fixed phrase
informal
simple leather sandals style
Jesus sandals are simple leather sandals.
Esempi
- He showed up in jeans and Jesus sandals.
- The store sells basic leather ‘Jesus sandals’ in several colors.
platform sandals
1/plˈætfˌɔɹm sˈændəlz/
fixed phrase
sandals with thick raised soles
Platform sandals are sandals with very thick soles.
Esempi
- She bought black platform sandals for the party.
- Platform sandals can be hard to walk in on uneven pavement.
sandal tan
1/sˈændəl tˈæn/
fixed phrase
tan lines from sandals
A sandal tan is a tan line on your feet from sandals.
Esempi
- After a week outside, I had a clear sandal tan.
- He tried to avoid a sandal tan by switching shoes during the day.
sandals and socks
1/sˈændəlz ˈænd sˈɑks/
fixed phrase
wearing socks with sandals
“Sandals and socks” means wearing socks with sandals.
Esempi
- He went out in sandals and socks and didn’t care what anyone thought.
- Some people think sandals and socks look bad, but others find it practical.
slide sandals
1/slˈaɪd sˈændəlz/
fixed phrase
slip-on sandals with one strap
Slide sandals are slip-on sandals, usually with one strap.
Esempi
- He threw on a pair of slide sandals to take out the trash.
- Slide sandals are easy to pack for a weekend trip.