Part of Speech

The word "descalzar" is a verb.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "descalzar" in the International Phonetic Alphabet is [des.kaɾˈθaɾ] (in Spain) or [des.kaɾˈsaɾ] (in Latin America).

Translation Options into English

The word "descalzar" can be translated into English as: - To unshoe - To take off (one's shoes)

Meaning and Usage

"Descalzar" means to remove the shoes (or any kind of foot covering) from someone or oneself. It is utilized in various contexts, such as in instructional language when asking someone to take off their shoes for comfort or cleanliness.

• Frequency of Use: The term is not extremely common in everyday conversation, but it is easily understood and used when discussing the act of removing shoes.
• Context of Use: It is generally found in both oral speech and written contexts, though it may appear more frequently in written instructions or descriptions.

Example Sentences

1. "Descalzar a los niños antes de entrar a la casa es una buena práctica."

2. "Taking off the children's shoes before entering the house is a good practice."

3. "Ella decidió descalzar a su perro para que se sintiera más cómodo."

4. "She decided to take off her dog's shoes so that he would feel more comfortable."

5. "Al descalzarme, sentí la frescura del suelo."

6. "When I took my shoes off, I felt the coolness of the floor."

Idiomatic Expressions

"Descalzar" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions itself, but it can be part of phrases that imply comfort, relaxation, or informality.

Example Sentences with Related Expressions

1. "En casa, me gusta estar descalzo."

2. "At home, I like to be barefoot."

3. "Descalzar el estrés de la semana es necesario para descansar."

4. "Taking off the stress of the week is necessary to rest."

5. "A veces, es bueno descalzar nuestras preocupaciones y disfrutar del momento."

6. "Sometimes it's good to let go of our worries and enjoy the moment."

7. "Después de un largo día, descalzar mis pies es un alivio."

8. "After a long day, taking off my shoes is a relief."

Etymology

The word "descalzar" is derived from the prefix "des-", which indicates removal or negation, and "calzar", which means to put on shoes. The roots trace back to the Latin word "calceare," which means to put on shoes.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• "Despojar" (to strip away)

• "Desabrochar" (to unbutton; in the context of footwear, it can imply unfastening)

• Antonyms:

• "Calzar" (to put on shoes)
• "Calzar" (to wear)