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/Sounds like "sah" (as in "salsa") + "pah" (as in "park") + "TEE" (as in "tea") + "yahs" (as in "yard")/

Meaning

Casual athletic footwear, like sneakers or tennis shoes. In Argentina, Spain, and Chile, 'zapatillas' is used instead of 'tenis' (Mexico) or 'championes' (Uruguay) for this type of casual, comfortable footwear.

Examples

Those zapatillas are sick.

I got some new zapatillas for running and they're amazing.

Regional synonyms

A very warm Colombian expression meaning "go ahead" or "please, feel free." Reflects the hospitality and courtesy that Colombian culture is known for. You will hear it constantly when someone is granting permission or inviting you to do something, especially in Medellin and the coffee-growing region.