What is the English translation for the Spanish word 'Zapatos'?

• A. Boots
• B. Shoes
• C. Sneakers
• D. Sandals

Answer: (B)

Zapatos refers to footwear worn on the feet in general. In English, the standard, broad term for this category is shoes, which covers most everyday footwear. The other options are specific kinds within that category: boots are a taller, usually sturdier type; sneakers (often called tenis or zapatillas in Spanish) are athletic footwear; sandals are open-toed with straps. So the best translation that captures the general meaning is shoes. For example, “Compré zapatos nuevos” becomes “I bought some new shoes.”